Prescription medicine
Wegovy 0.25 mg FlexTouch 1.5 mL Injection
Wegovy 0.25 mg FlexTouch is a prescription-only semaglutide injection supplied as a multi-dose pre-filled pen.
- PrescriptionRequired to order
- Cold chainTemperature-controlled delivery
- Active ingredient
- Semaglutide
- 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.
Product facts
Wegovy 0.25 mg FlexTouch
Wegovy contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used under medical supervision for chronic weight management in eligible adults and, in certain adults with established cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity, to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
The 0.25 mg strength is the starting dose in the Wegovy dose-escalation schedule. It is not the usual maintenance strength.
- Prescription-only medicine
- Active ingredient: semaglutide
- 0.25 mg per dose
- 4 doses per pen
- 1.5 mL multi-dose FlexTouch pen
- Subcutaneous use
- Once-weekly dosing when prescribed
- Requires refrigerated storage before first use
- Active ingredient
- Semaglutide
- Dose strength
- 0.25 mg
- Pen volume
- 1.5 mL
- Doses per pen
- 4
In the pack
One multi-dose FlexTouch pen
The pack contains one Wegovy 0.25 mg FlexTouch pre-filled pen, four NovoFine Plus 32G 4 mm disposable needles and a patient information leaflet.
The pen contains four prescribed 0.25 mg doses.
- Pre-filled pens
- 1
- Doses
- 4
- Needles
- 4
- Needle size
- 32G 4 mm
Storage
Refrigerate before first use
Before first use, store Wegovy in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C and keep it away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
After first use, the pen may be stored for up to 6 weeks below 30°C or refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C.
Keep the pen cap on when it is not in use to protect the medicine from light. Do not use the pen if it has been frozen or if the solution is not clear and colourless.
Store the pen without a needle attached and use a new needle for each injection.
- Before first use
- 2°C to 8°C
- After first use
- Up to 6 weeks
- Do not
- Freeze
- Protect from
- Light
Other information
- Marketer details - Novo Nordisk India Private Limited
Nxt Tower-2, Floor 1 & 2, Embassy Manyata Business Park, Nagavara Village, Kasaba Hobli, Bangalore – 560045, India - Manufacturer details - Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Allé 1, DK-2880 Bagsværd, Denmark - Country of origin - Denmark
- Vendor - Novo Nordisk
FAQs
Common questions
What is Wegovy 0.25 mg?
Wegovy 0.25 mg is the starting strength of semaglutide used in the Wegovy dose-escalation schedule. It is a prescription medicine.
How many doses are in one pen?
One 1.5 mL Wegovy 0.25 mg FlexTouch pen contains four doses of 0.25 mg.
Is 0.25 mg the maintenance dose?
No. The Indian prescribing information uses 0.25 mg as the initial weekly dose during weeks 1–4 before gradual dose escalation, as determined by the treating doctor.
How often is Wegovy used?
Wegovy is prescribed once weekly. Follow the exact schedule given by your doctor.
Where is Wegovy injected?
It is injected subcutaneously into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. It should not be injected into a vein or muscle.
Does the pack include needles?
Yes. The Indian pack contains four NovoFine Plus 32G 4 mm disposable needles.
Does Wegovy need refrigeration?
Yes. Before first use, store it at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze it.
How long can the pen be used after first use?
The Indian prescribing information states that after first use it may be stored for up to 6 weeks below 30°C or refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C.
What are the most common side effects?
The most frequently reported adverse effects in clinical trials were gastrointestinal, particularly nausea, diarrhoea, constipation and vomiting.
Can Wegovy be used with Ozempic or another GLP-1 medicine?
No. The Indian prescribing information says Wegovy should not be used together with another semaglutide-containing product or another GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Can Wegovy be used during pregnancy?
No. Semaglutide should not be used during pregnancy. The prescribing information recommends stopping it at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy.
Is a prescription required?
Yes. Wegovy is a prescription-only medicine and should be dispensed only against a valid prescription.
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.