Subcutaneous Injection Guide
How-To
Step-by-step guide to subcutaneous injections for Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Technique, tips for painless injections, and common mistakes to avoid.
Prepare Before You Inject
Wash your hands, gather your supplies, and inspect the pen or syringe before you start.
Check the product name, dose, and expiry date, and make sure the solution looks as expected. If the Instructions for Use say the pen should come to room temperature, follow that instruction exactly.
Injection Steps
Tips for Painless Injections
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not reuse needles or syringes, and do not inject through clothing.
Do not rush the hold time or remove the device before the label says you can.
Do not ignore persistent redness, swelling, or pain at the injection site; track it and ask your clinician if it keeps happening.
Guide FAQs
Step-by-step guide to subcutaneous injections for Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Technique, tips for painless injections, and common mistakes to avoid.
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