Prescription medicine
Mounjaro 2.5 mg KwikPen
Mounjaro 2.5 mg KwikPen contains tirzepatide in a once-weekly, multi-dose pre-filled injection pen. Each pen provides four 2.5 mg doses and is used under medical supervision.
- PrescriptionRequired to order
- Cold chainTemperature-controlled delivery
- Prescription needed
- Schedule H medicine. A pharmacist checks your prescription before we ship.
What to know before you order
- Order the strength on your prescriptionIf your doctor changes your dose, you'll need a new prescription and a new pen for that strength.
- Read the leaflet before your first doseIt comes in the box. Read it even if you have used another pen. If a step is unclear, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Get a container for used needlesPut each used needle in a sturdy container with a lid, so no one is pricked.
- Make room in your fridgeKeep the pen in the refrigerator until you start using it.
Facts
About Mounjaro 2.5 mg KwikPen
- Active ingredient
- Tirzepatide
- Dose strength
- 2.5 mg per 0.6 mL dose
- Doses per pen
- 4
- Total deliverable volume
- 2.4 mL
- Storage
- 2–8°C
What is this medicine used for
In India, CDSCO's current approval for the multidose tirzepatide pen includes treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, alongside diet and exercise, as well as weight management in eligible adults with obesity or overweight and at least one weight-related comorbidity.
Mounjaro should be used only for the indication and treatment plan prescribed by a qualified doctor.
Storage
Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze.
Keep the medicine protected from inappropriate heat and handle it according to the package leaflet supplied with the pen
Other information
- Marketer details - li Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer details - Eli Lilly
FAQs
Common Questions
What is Mounjaro 2.5 mg KwikPen?
Mounjaro 2.5 mg KwikPen is a prescription, multi-dose pre-filled injection pen containing tirzepatide.
How many doses are in one pen?
One 2.5 mg KwikPen provides four complete doses, with each dose delivering 2.5 mg of tirzepatide in 0.6 mL
How often is Mounjaro used?
It is generally administered once weekly, according to the treatment plan prescribed by the doctor.
Is the KwikPen reusable?
No. It is a multi-dose pre-filled disposable pen. It is not a reusable injector into which patients insert replacement tirzepatide cartridges.
Does the pen contain four weeks of medicine?
At once-weekly administration, its four labelled doses correspond to approximately four weeks of treatment, provided that remains the prescribed dose.
Does Mounjaro need refrigeration?
Yes. Store it at 2–8°C and do not freeze it.
Can Mounjaro be prescribed for weight management?
Yes. The current CDSCO approval for the multidose pen includes weight management in eligible adults meeting the approved BMI and comorbidity criteria, alongside reduced-calorie nutrition and increased physical activity
Is Mounjaro insulin?
No. Tirzepatide is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, not insulin.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Mounjaro is a prescription medicine in India.
Check it matches your prescription
- Name and strengthThe same as on your prescription.
- Prescription markThe Rx symbol and the Schedule H warning on the carton.
- Expiry datePrinted on the carton and on the medicine itself.
- Sealed cartonUnopened when it reaches you. If anything differs, contact us before using it.