How to use Mounjaro
See how to use Mounjaro
Get all of the details in our video below and in the Instructions for Use.
*Before using the Mounjaro Pen, read the accompanying Instructions for Use (IFU) or watch how to use the Mounjaro Pen at www.mounjaro.lilly.com. In a study of adults with type 2 diabetes for another medicine that uses the same single-dose pen as Mounjaro, 99% said that, after adequate training, the single-dose pen was easy to use. Instructions for Use for the Mounjaro single-dose pen differ from the Instructions for Use provided in the study.
Pick your day. ||| h4
Use Mounjaro 1 time each week, at any time of the day.
But we know schedules can change. If you want to change the day of the week you take your dose, make sure there are at least 3 days (72 hours) between doses.
If you miss a dose of Mounjaro, take the missed dose as soon as possible within 4 days (96 hours) after the missed dose. If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day. Do not take 2 doses of Mounjaro within 3 days of each other.
It may be helpful to set a reminder in your phone so you don't forget which day is your Mounjaro day. If you set a reminder and decide to change your day, then don't forget to update your reminder to your new day.
Mounjaro comes in a single-dose pen that requires no mixing. ||| h4
There is no need to see or handle the needle.†
†Read the Instructions for Use included with your pen.
Follow these 4 steps to use your Mounjaro pen: ||| h2
‡These are not the complete instructions for using Mounjaro. Before starting Mounjaro, your health care provider should show you how to use the pen. Read the Instructions for Use included with your pen.
Select Safety Information ||| h6
Food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Mounjaro may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Mounjaro before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures.
How to store your Mounjaro pens ||| h2
Keep Mounjaro in the refrigerator ||| h3
- Make sure the temperature is between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C)
- Store the pens in the original packaging to protect your pen from light
- Do not freeze the Mounjaro pens
- The pen has glass parts. Handle it carefully. If you drop the pen on a hard surface, do not use it. Use a new pen for your injection
- Keep in mind, some refrigerators can be colder near the back than on the front/on the door
- Always check your pen to ensure it`'s not frozen before using it
Going on a trip? ||| h3
Mounjaro can last unrefrigerated for up to 21 days. Just make sure the temperature does not get any higher than 86°F (30°C). Keep your pen in its original carton to protect your pen from light.
What is Mounjaro?
Once-weekly Mounjaro has multiple dose options ||| mounjaro-purple
Mounjaro has different dose options, allowing you and your doctor to find the one that's right for you. If your doctor has prescribed once-weekly Mounjaro, you'll start with 2.5 mg. After 4 weeks, you'll move on to 5 mg.§
§Mounjaro should be used once every week. Please consult your doctor with any questions you may have about your Mounjaro prescription.
What happens next? ||| mounjaro-purple
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Tip: Set a reminder to make sure you pick up your next dose
Managing possible side effects | possible-side-effects
Talk to your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. ||| h3
Everyone can have a different experience, but here are the most common side effects experienced by patients taking Mounjaro:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Stomach Pain
In studies, most nausea, vomiting and diarrhea events occurred while the dose of Mounjaro was being increased. These events decreased over time.
In studies, GI side effects were more common in people taking Mounjaro than people taking placebo, and people taking Mounjaro were more likely to stop treatment because of these side effects.
Select Safety Information
Kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
Severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported with Mounjaro. Tell your health care provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away.
If you experience nausea, talk to your doctor. In the meantime, some people find the following tips may help: ||| h3
Eat smaller meals–try splitting your 3 daily meals into 4 or more smaller ones
Stop eating when you feel full
Avoid fat or fatty foods
Try eating bland foods like toast, crackers, or rice
Questions? Call us. ||| h3
We know we can't replace the advice of your doctor, but we are here to help any way we can.
If you have additional questions, call us at 1-833-807-MJRO (833-807-6576).