Injecting your medication at home is easier than you might think. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure a safe and effective injection.
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** Please remember that the dosing vary per person, and you should follow what was recommended by your doctor**
The following guide is strictly for patients prescribed with Compounded Semaglutide 4mg or 8mg. Other treatment length such as 4 x 0.25mg Compounded Semaglutide should follow your doctor's guidance during the consultation.
Please also note that the unit measurement for Compounded Semaglutide 4mg differs from the Compounded Semaglutide 8mg - please do not self-dose or medicate and follow your doctor's instructions.
What you'll need
Your Semaglutide medication
A syringe with needle
Alcohol swabs
A sharps disposal container
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Prepare your supplies
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Gather your medication vial, syringe, and alcohol swabs. Check that your medication is pink/ purple in color.
Step 2: Clean the vial
Wipe the rubber stopper of the vial with an alcohol swab and let it air dry.
Step 3: Draw your dose
Remove the needle cap from your syringe
Pull back the plunger to draw air equal to your prescribed dose
Insert the needle into the vial's rubber stopper
Push the air into the vial
Turn the vial upside down and slowly pull back the plunger to draw your prescribed dose
Check for air bubbles, if you see any, gently tap the syringe and push them back into the vial, then redraw to the correct dose
Step 4: Choose your injection site
Inject into your abdomen, at least 2 inches away from your belly button. Rotate your injection site each week to prevent irritation, don't inject in the same spot twice in a row.
Step 5: Clean the injection site
Wipe the area with a fresh alcohol swab and let it air dry completely.
Step 6: Inject your medication
Pinch a fold of skin at the injection site
Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle (straight in)
Push the plunger down slowly and steadily until all medication is injected
Wait 5-10 seconds before withdrawing the needle
Release the skin fold and remove the needle
Step 7: After your injection
Do not rub the injection site, light pressure is okay if needed
Dispose of your used syringe and needle in a sharps container immediately
Never reuse or recap needles
Tips for a comfortable injection
Injecting slowly can help reduce discomfort
Relax your muscles, tense muscles can make the injection more uncomfortable
If you feel nervous, take a few deep breaths before you begin
When to contact us
Reach out to your medical team if you experience:
Persistent pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site. Minor bumps are common.
Signs of infection (warmth, pus, or fever)
Any concerns about your injection technique- Persistent stinging or burning sensations unrelieved by comfort measures
Signs of an allergic reaction, such as severe swelling or rash
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