Description and composition

Saxenda (liraglutide) injection 3 mg is an injectable prescription medicine that may help some adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems or obesity (BMI ≥30) lose weight and keep the weight off. Saxenda should be used with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity

How to use

• 1. Inject your dose of Saxenda under the skin (subcutaneous injection) in your stomach area (abdomen), upper leg (thigh), or upper arm, as instructed by your health care provider. Do not inject into a vein or muscle
• 2. Never share your Saxenda pen or needles with another person. You may give an infection to them, or get an infection from them

Dosage

• Week 1 – Inject 0.6mg daily
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• Week 2 – Inject 1.2mg daily
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• Week 3 – Inject 1.8mg daily
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• Week 4 – Inject 2.4mg daily

Week 5 – Inject 3mg daily (this is a maintenance dose up to 12 weeks)