Administering your Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection correctly is essential for its effectiveness and your safety. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
*** UK PENS AND AUSTRALIAN ARE THE SAME ***
Step 1: Prepare for Your Injection
Check your prescription to ensure you have the correct pen strength.
Remove the pen cap and inspect the liquid in the window.
It should be clear and colorless.
Do not use if it is cloudy, frosty, or contains particles.
Gather the necessary items:
Mounjaro Pen
New needle
Alcohol swab
Sharps container (for needle disposal)
Step 2: Attach a New Needle
Take a new needle from the pack.
Remove the paper cover from the needle.
Push the needle onto the pen securely.
Twist the needle until it is firmly in place.
Remove the plastic cap from the needle.
Step 3: Prime the Pen (Before Every Dose)
Twist the dose selector until the first long line appears in the treatment window.
Press the dose button.
Repeat this process until a small droplet of liquid appears at the needle tip.
Step 4: Select Your Dose
Twist the dose selector until the number 1 appears in the treatment window.
This confirms that the pen is ready for injection.
Step 5: Choose an Injection Site
You can inject Mounjaro into:
The front of the thigh
The abdomen (at least 2 inches away from the belly button)
The top of the arm (if administered by someone else)
Avoid injecting into a muscle.
Clean the chosen area.
Step 6: Administer the Injection
Pinch the skin gently at the injection site.
Insert the needle at a 90° angle.
Push the plunger all the way until the number 0 appears in the treatment window.
Hold the needle in place for 10 seconds to ensure the full dose is administered.
Step 7: Dispose of the Needle
Remove the needle carefully.
Place the plastic cap back on the needle.
Unscrew the needle from the pen and dispose of it in a sharps container.
Step 8: Store Your Mounjaro Pen
Place the pen cap back on.
Store the pen in the refrigerator if possible.
If refrigeration isn’t available, store it in a cool, dry place at room temperature (max 21 days)
Do not freeze the pens
Your next injection will be in 7 days.
Important Notes
Always follow your clinician’s instructions for dosage and injection techniques.
Never share your Mounjaro Pen with anyone else.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
Additional Tips:
Missed Dose: If you miss a dose and it's been less than 4 days, take it as soon as possible. If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed.