OZEMPIC (SEMAGLUTIDE) 1MG

Ozempic is indicated for the management of? insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise:

? as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance or contraindications

? in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of diabetes.

Dosage

The starting dose is 0.25 mg semaglutide once weekly. After 4 weeks the dose should be increased to 0.5 mg once weekly. After at least 4 weeks with a dose of 0.5 mg once weekly, the dose can be increased to 1 mg once weekly to further improve glycaemic control. After at least 4 weeks with a dose of 1 mg once weekly, the dose can be increased to 2 mg once weekly to further improve glycaemic control.

Semaglutide 0.25 mg is not a maintenance dose. Weekly doses higher than 2 mg are not recommended.

Method of administration

Subcutaneous use.

Ozempic is to be injected subcutaneously in the abdomen, in the thigh or in the upper arm. The injection site can be changed without dose adjustment. Ozempic should not be administered intravenously or intramuscularly.

Ozempic is to be administered once weekly at any time of the day, with or without meals.