This product is for use under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the seal is broken or the solution appears cloudy or discoloured. Contact your prescriber immediately if you experience unexpected side effects.
Check Your Pen
Before each use, inspect the pen carefully. Check the expiry date on the pen label. The solution should be clear and colourless or almost colourless. Do not use if you notice particles, cloudiness, or the seal is broken.
Allow the Pen to Reach Room Temperature
Remove from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before injecting. Cold solution may cause discomfort.
Do not warm using hot water or a microwave.Wash Your Hands
Thoroughly wash and dry your hands before handling the pen or preparing the injection site to reduce the risk of contamination.
Gather Your Supplies
You will need your Novigen Retatrutide® pen, a new sterile needle, an alcohol swab, and a sharps disposal container. Always use a new needle for each injection.
Starting Dose & Titration
Begin with a starting dose of 2mg once weekly. Your dose may be increased by 1mg at a time when clinically appropriate and as tolerated. Only increase under guidance of your prescriber.
Injection Day
Administer on the same day each week, at any time of day, with or without food. If changing your weekly day, ensure at least 4 days have passed since your last injection.
If You Miss a Dose
If within 4 days of the missed dose, administer as soon as possible. If more than 4 days have passed, skip and resume on your next scheduled day. Do not double dose.
Choose Your Injection Site
Inject subcutaneously into the abdomen, front of the thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites each week to avoid irritation.
Do not inject into a vein or muscle. Avoid bruised, red, tender, or broken skin.Prepare the Injection Site
Clean the chosen area with an alcohol swab using a circular motion. Allow to air dry completely before injecting.
Attach the Needle & Check the Dose Counter
Attach a new sterile needle to the pen. Confirm the correct dose is set on the dose counter before injecting.
If you are unable to read the dose counter or have poor eyesight, do not use the pen without assistance from a person with good eyesight or your healthcare provider.
Inject the Dose
Gently pinch a fold of skin at the cleaned site. Insert the needle at 90° (or 45° if you have very little body fat). Press and hold the injection button until the dose counter reads zero. Keep the needle in skin for at least 6 seconds, then remove.
Remove & Dispose of the Needle Safely
Remove the needle and place directly into a sharps container. Never recap with two hands or dispose of in household waste. Replace the pen cap after every use.
Before Opening
Store unused pens in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze. Keep away from the cooling element. Protect from light.
After First Use
Once in use, the pen may be kept at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 6 weeks, or refrigerated for up to 16 weeks. Always replace the pen cap to protect from light.
Do not freeze a pen that has already been used.Common Side Effects
These typically resolve as your body adjusts and are most common when starting or after a dose increase.
Serious Side Effects — Seek Medical Attention
Stop use and contact your prescriber or seek urgent medical attention if you experience any of the following: