Saxenda Weight Loss Pen

Lose Weight Effectively with Saxenda/Nevolat

Saxenda (Nevolat) is a weight loss injection pen that can help adults and children who are overweight or obese. The name of the drug is liraglutide.  

This injection may be suitable for you if:

• You're an adult who has a BMI of over 27 and have weight-related health conditions. These can include high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes and high cholesterol
• You're an adult who has a BMI of over 30 (Obese)
• Your child is aged from 12-17 and has a weight of over 60kg or 132 pounds (via your GP or Weight Loss services). 

Whilst using Saxenda or Nevolat you will need to consume a reduced-calorie diet and increase your physical activity to maximise results.

What is the Active ingredient in Saxenda/Nevolat and how does the injection work?

Saxenda/Nevolat contains the active ingredient liraglutide, which is very similar to a naturally occurring hormone in your body called GLP-1. This injection makes you feel less hungry, slows down the emptying of your stomach and makes you feel 'fuller' for longer. It works by stimulating insulin release and inhibiting glucagon secretion, slowing gastric emptying and increasing satiety after eating.

Wegovy (Semaglutide) is a licensed weight loss treatment also now available in the UK, which works in the same way although it is a different hormone. 

How long do people usually use Saxenda/Nevolat for and how quickly can you notice results?

The common amount of time for the use of Saxenda/Nevolat is a few months until you hit their target weight and results are usually noticeable after a few weeks of use.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not inject into a vein or muscle

DO NOT USE IF:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients this injection contains
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to become pregnant

Speak to your GP or Pharmacist before use if:

• You are taking any other medication, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or herbal remedies. Especially if you are on medication for diabetes (e.g insulin, glyburide, exenatide, and dulaglutide).
• You have or have had Pancreatitis, Depression or other mental disorders, Gastroparesis or other stomach or intestinal disorders, Kidney disease or Liver conditions.

How to store Saxenda and Nevolat injections:

Store your Saxenda/Nevolat pre-filled pen in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) before your first use. Once you start using the pen, you can keep it for 1 month either at room temperature (2 to 30°C) or in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze.

Ingredients

Saxenda/Nevolat is a clear, colourless solution.

Each 1 mL of Saxenda/Nevolat solution contains:

Active Ingredient: 6 mg of liraglutide 

Inactive ingredients: disodium phosphate dihydrate, 1.42 mg; propylene glycol, 14 mg; phenol, 5.5 mg; and water for injection.

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What Vitamins are Good For Weight Loss?

Several vitamins are considered good for weight loss. Alongside other benefits, Vitamin A, B12 and Vitamin E & A can contribute to weight loss. Vitamin A may contribute to metabolic functions and Vitamin B12 also supports the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates and helps with energy production. Vitamin E is an antioxidant taken to support overall health during weight loss. Vitamins alone do not help you lose weight but can contribute to it alongside a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Dosage:

Administer ONE dose once a day. (At the same time each day)

Gradually increase your dose in 0.6mg intervals, until you reach what is called the maintenance dose at 3mg daily.

Gradually increase as follows:

• Week 1 – 0.6mg as a once-daily injection
• Week 2 – 1.2mg as a once-daily injection
• Week 3 – 1.8mg as a once-daily injection
• Week 4 – 2.4mg as a once-daily injection
• Week 5 onwards – maintenance dose of 3.0mg as a once-daily injection

Inject your dose of Saxenda/Nevolat under the skin (subcutaneous injection) in your stomach area (abdomen), upper leg (thigh), or upper arm. It is also recommended that you alternate the site at which the injection is made.

If you have intolerable side effects, you should stay on the doses used for up to 2 weeks. If the side effects don't improve, speak to your GP straight away.

Common and mild side effects:

• Nausea 
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Flatulence
• Heartburn
• Constipation

Serious side effects:

• Change in the colour or amount of urine 
• Fast or irregular heartbeats
• Unusual and dramatic changes in your mood
• Yellow eyes or skin (this can indicate liver issues)
• Sweating, blurred vision, tingling, shaking, or dizziness - these are signs of low blood sugar

Find out more on the patient information leaflet

If you have any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects stop use immediately and seek medical assitance as soon as possible.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.