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    更新日: 2025.06.09
    Medical information: Wegovy

    Important safety information including dosage, side effects, and precautions of Wegovy.

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    Dosage & Administration

    ・Administer Wegovy once weekly, on the same day each week, at any time of the day, with or without meals.


    ・If you miss an injection, and there are more than 2 days (48 hours) until the next scheduled injection, administer the missed dose immediately and then continue with your originally scheduled day for subsequent injections. If less than 2 days remain until the next scheduled injection, do not administer the missed dose and simply proceed with the next injection on your regular day.


    ・Do not increase the dose to make up for the missed injection.

    Side Effects

    While side effects typically improve on their own, if you notice any unusual symptoms, it's important to take appropriate action, such as stopping the medication and seeking medical treatment.


    The following side effects may occur:

    ・Gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), hypoglycemia*1, acute pancreatitis, among others.


    *1: Symptoms of hypoglycemia include weakness, fatigue, intense hunger, cold sweats, pallor, palpitations, tremors, headache, dizziness, nausea, and visual changes.

    Precautions

    ・Do not use if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or within 3 months postpartum.


    ・Consult your doctor if you are taking other medications.


    ・When visiting other healthcare providers, inform them that you are using this medication.


    ・In case of severe side effects, immediately stop use and seek medical attention.


    ・Store Wegovy in the refrigerator to protect it from sudden temperature changes.

    About used needles

    ・For the safe disposal of needles, we advise placing used needles in a designated disposal container and checking your local disposal regulations. If you choose to send them back to us, we will ensure they are disposed of correctly. Please use the following address for shipping, and be aware that you will be responsible for the shipping costs:


    To: elife Customer Support

    1−27−5 Nishigotanda VORT五反田 4F

    Tokyo, Shinagawa City 〒141-0031

    Approval status in Japan

    ・In Japan, Wegovy is approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the treatment of obesity.


    *Medicines prescribed in this department are not covered by the Adverse Reactions Relief System.

    Availability of approved medicines that have the same active ingredients in Japan

    ・In Japan, Ozempic is approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

    Means of acquisition

    ・Our affiliated clinic physicians purchase Wegovy through a domestic pharmaceutical distributor.

    Information on safety and approval in other countries

    ・Wegovy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of obesity.