Ozempic 0.5 mg Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Pen contains semaglutide and is used once weekly for blood-glucose management in adults with type 2 diabetes. The 0.5 mg strength is commonly the first maintenance dose after the initial 0.25 mg treatment period.

Features

Delivers semaglutide 0.5 mg per weekly dose.
Pre-filled injection pen.
Used once weekly.
Common maintenance strength.
Helps lower blood glucose and HbA1c.
May reduce appetite.
Requires gradual dose escalation.

Active Ingredient

Semaglutide 0.5 mg per selected injection dose.

Benefits

Improves glucose-dependent insulin secretion.
Reduces glucagon when blood glucose is elevated.
Helps control fasting and post-meal glucose.
May support gradual weight reduction.
Provides a convenient once-weekly treatment schedule.

Directions for Use

Inject once weekly on the same day, with or without meals. Use only after the prescribed initiation period and do not increase the dose independently. Rotate subcutaneous injection sites. Use a new needle for every injection and remove it after use. Seek medical advice for persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, severe abdominal pain, dehydration, visual deterioration or symptoms of low blood sugar.