Rybelsus
A daily tablet that helps manage appetite and blood sugar levels, offering steady support for weight control. Available in three convenient doses—3 mg, 7 mg, and 14 mg.
Rybelsus, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, is approved in Japan for managing type 2 diabetes. It helps reduce appetite by acting on the brain, stimulating insulin release and slowing digestion by working on the stomach, which can help control blood sugar levels.
It contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient found in Ozempic, a GLP-1 injection sold at elife, and Wegovy, an obesity treatment recently approved in Japan.
Take one tablet with water (no more than 120 ml) in the morning. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet; swallow it whole. Avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after taking the medication.
Common Side Effects: Nausea, heartburn, hypoglycemia, constipation, diarrhea, etc.
We also offer a GLP-1 side effect relief set to help alleviate nausea, heartburn and other symptoms. If you are interested, please contact us or ask about it during your consultation.
Why people choose Rybelsus
No needles
The only GLP-1 medication available in tablet form—a needle-free alternative to injections.
Easy storage and portability
Can be stored at room temperature, making them easier to keep or while traveling
Same mechanism as obesity treatments
Contains the same active ingredient as Wegovy®, backed by evidence for weight loss.
How to take
Take one tablet with water (no more than 120 ml) in the morning. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet; swallow it whole. Avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after taking the medication.
For first-time users:
Start with a 3mg daily dose. After taking 3 mg for four weeks, you can increase to a maintenance dose of 7mg. The maximum dose is 14mg.
For ongoing users:
Please take the prescribed dose once daily, as discussed with your doctor. The dose can be increased up to a maximum of 14mg.
When increasing dosage:
After taking 7mg for at least four weeks, you can increase the dose to 14mg.
*Follow your doctor’s instructions and the prescribed dosage.
Science-backed weight loss
In clinical studies using Rybelsus, results showed that after 26 weeks (6 months)...
- The 14mg dose had the most significant weight loss effect.
After 52 weeks (12 months):
Possible side effects
Side effects include but are not limited to nausea, heartburn, hypoglycemia, constipation, and diarrhea.
If you experience common side effects, they generally resolve within a few days to a few weeks. According to a survey of elife users, over half of those who experienced side effects reported that their symptoms were gone within one week.
Preventing side effects
◼︎ Stomach pain
Avoid fried or greasy foods, as they can increase discomfort.
Using antacids or anti-nausea medication may also be effective. At elife, we offer a side effect relief set. If you are interested, please contact customer support or talk about it with our counselors.
◼︎ Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Your risk may increase if taken with insulin or other medicines that can cause low blood sugar. Be careful not to overly restrict your diet. Signs of hypoglycemia may include dizziness and lightheadedness.
It is also recommended to carry foods containing sugar or glucose, like candy, while taking the medication. If symptoms appear, consume them promptly.
Weight loss journey
~3 months
~3 months
- Start with 3mg / tablet
- From week 5, increase to the 7mg / tablet dose
- Body begins to acclimate
~6 months
~6 months
- Appetite decreases
- Start seeing weight loss effects (5% loss in body weight at a dose of 7mg*)
~12 months
~12 months
- Body feels satisfied with less food
- Noticeably bigger weight loss effects (average loss of 4.7kg at a dose of 14mg*)
How it works
Book online
Create an account, answer a short medical questionnaire, and talk directly to a counselor, or book an appointment.
Consult a doctor
After a one-on-one counseling session, the doctor will provide an online consultation via smartphone.
Receive your medication
Discreet packaging, delivered the next day right to your doorstep.*
Why choose elife?
Free online consultation
One-on-one consultation with bilingual counselors / doctors
Same-day shipping
Available depending on the time of your order
Fully online process
From consultation to delivery, all on your smartphone
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Frequently asked questions
If you miss a dose, skip it for the day. Do not take two doses the next day.
If you realize around midday that you've missed your dose:
- If you have been fasting for 6+ hours: Take the dose as usual.
- If you've eaten: Skip the dose.
Rybelsus is most effective on an empty stomach.
- All consultations are free.
Our subscription service is a plan that delivers your medication at regular intervals.
As shown below, only the second payment and shipment will be made on an earlier cycle than the third and subsequent payments and shipments.
*Please note that subscription durations vary between treatment categories. Please check the respective page of each treatment category for more details.
- 10 Day Trial Plan (Rybelsus 3mg, 7mg, Kampo, Pantogar)
The second payment and shipment will be made 8 days after the first payment date, and will be thereafter automatically convert to a monthly subscription plan. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 30-day intervals from the second payment date.
- Monthly subscription (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 30)
The second payment and shipment will be made 25 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 30-day intervals from the second payment date.
- Monthly subscription (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 28, or if the medicine is an injection type)
The second payment and shipment will be made 23 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 28-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 45-day interval Subscriptions (ED)
The second payment and shipment will be made 40 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 45-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 2-month interval Subscriptions (ED)
The second payment and shipment will be made 55 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 60-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 3-month interval Subscriptions (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 30)
The second payment and shipment will be made 85 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 90-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 3-month interval Subscriptions (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 28, or if the medicine is an injection type)
The second payment and shipment will be made 79 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 84-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 6-month interval Subscriptions (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 30)
The second payment and shipment will be made 175 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 180-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 6-month interval Subscriptions (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 28, or if the medicine is an injection type)
The second payment and shipment will be made 163 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 168-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 12-month interval Subscriptions (Medical Skincare only)
The second payment and shipment will be made 355 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 360-day intervals from the second payment date.
If you are unable to take your medication due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, please cancel your subscription from your My Page at least two days before the next payment and shipment date.