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Saxenda liraglutide injection pack by Novo Nordisk, featuring 6 mg/mL dosage information and branding elements.

Saxenda 6mg/ml Prefilled Pen

PN: POMSAX5

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The active substance is Liraglutide. 1 ml solution for injection contains 6 mg Liraglutide. One pre-filled pen contains 18 mg Liraglutide.

The other ingredients are Disodium Phosphate Dihydrate, Propylene Glycol, Phenol, Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide (for pH adjustment), and water for injections.

Your treatment will start at a low dose which will be gradually increased over the first five weeks of treatment. When you first start using Saxenda, the starting dose is 0.6 mg once a day, for at least one week. You should increase your dose by 0.6 mg each week until you reach the recommended dose of 3.0 mg once a day. Your doctor will tell you how much Saxenda to use each week. Once you reach the recommended dose of 3.0 mg in Week 5 of treatment, keep using this dose until your treatment period ends. Do not increase your dose further. Your doctor will assess your treatment on a regular basis.

Saxenda is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). The best places to inject are the front of your waist (abdomen), the front of your thighs or your upper arm. Do not inject into a vein or muscle.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Always read the enclosed leaflet before using. Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Saxenda or if you are taking any other medication. There is little to no experience with this medicine in patients with heart failure. It is not recommended if you have severe heart failure. There is little experience with this medicine in patients over 75 years old. It is not recommended if you are aged 75 or older. There is little experience with this medicine in patients with kidney problems. If you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, consult your doctor. There is little experience with this medicine in patients with liver problems. If you have liver problems, consult your doctor. This medicine is not recommended if you have a severe stomach or gut problem which results in delayed stomach emptying (called gastroparesis), or if you have an inflammatory bowel disease.

People with diabetes- if you have diabetes, do not use Saxenda as a replacement for insulin. Inflammation of the pancreas -talk to your doctor if you have or have had a disease of the pancreas. Inflamed gall bladder and gallstones- if you lose substantial weight, you are at a risk of gallstones and thereby inflamed gall bladder. Stop taking Saxenda and contact a doctor immediately if you experience severe pain in your upper abdomen, usually worst on the right side under the ribs. The pain may be felt through to your back or right shoulder. Thyroid disease- if you have thyroid disease including thyroid nodules and enlargement of the thyroid gland, consult your doctor. Heart rate- talk to your doctor if you have palpitations (you feel aware of your heartbeat) or if you have feelings of a racing heartbeat while at rest during Saxenda treatment. Loss of fluid and dehydration - when starting treatment with Saxenda, you may lose body fluid or become dehydrated. This may be due to feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) and diarrhoea. It is important to avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

Children and adolescents- Saxenda should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. This is because the effects of this medicine have not been studied in this age group.

The active substance is Liraglutide. 1 ml solution for injection contains 6 mg Liraglutide. One pre-filled pen contains 18 mg Liraglutide.

The other ingredients are Disodium Phosphate Dihydrate, Propylene Glycol, Phenol, Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide (for pH adjustment), and water for injections.

Your treatment will start at a low dose which will be gradually increased over the first five weeks of treatment. When you first start using Saxenda, the starting dose is 0.6 mg once a day, for at least one week. You should increase your dose by 0.6 mg each week until you reach the recommended dose of 3.0 mg once a day. Your doctor will tell you how much Saxenda to use each week. Once you reach the recommended dose of 3.0 mg in Week 5 of treatment, keep using this dose until your treatment period ends. Do not increase your dose further. Your doctor will assess your treatment on a regular basis.

Saxenda is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). The best places to inject are the front of your waist (abdomen), the front of your thighs or your upper arm. Do not inject into a vein or muscle.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Always read the enclosed leaflet before using. Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Saxenda or if you are taking any other medication. There is little to no experience with this medicine in patients with heart failure. It is not recommended if you have severe heart failure. There is little experience with this medicine in patients over 75 years old. It is not recommended if you are aged 75 or older. There is little experience with this medicine in patients with kidney problems. If you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, consult your doctor. There is little experience with this medicine in patients with liver problems. If you have liver problems, consult your doctor. This medicine is not recommended if you have a severe stomach or gut problem which results in delayed stomach emptying (called gastroparesis), or if you have an inflammatory bowel disease.

People with diabetes- if you have diabetes, do not use Saxenda as a replacement for insulin. Inflammation of the pancreas -talk to your doctor if you have or have had a disease of the pancreas. Inflamed gall bladder and gallstones- if you lose substantial weight, you are at a risk of gallstones and thereby inflamed gall bladder. Stop taking Saxenda and contact a doctor immediately if you experience severe pain in your upper abdomen, usually worst on the right side under the ribs. The pain may be felt through to your back or right shoulder. Thyroid disease- if you have thyroid disease including thyroid nodules and enlargement of the thyroid gland, consult your doctor. Heart rate- talk to your doctor if you have palpitations (you feel aware of your heartbeat) or if you have feelings of a racing heartbeat while at rest during Saxenda treatment. Loss of fluid and dehydration - when starting treatment with Saxenda, you may lose body fluid or become dehydrated. This may be due to feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) and diarrhoea. It is important to avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

Children and adolescents- Saxenda should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. This is because the effects of this medicine have not been studied in this age group.