Noveltreat 0.5mg Injection may be prescribed for:

• Chronic weight management: Semaglutide may be used along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to support weight loss and long-term weight management.

• Overweight with weight-related health conditions: It may be prescribed for adults who are overweight or have obesity with certain weight-related health conditions, as decided by the doctor.

The dose is selected and increased gradually by the doctor according to the treatment plan. Do not change the dose without medical advice.

Semaglutide works in a similar way to the natural hormone GLP-1. It acts on areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation, helping reduce hunger and food cravings while increasing feelings of fullness. This can reduce food intake and support weight management when combined with a suitable diet and physical activity.

Semaglutide also slows stomach emptying, which can contribute to a longer-lasting feeling of fullness after meals.

Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you are taking before starting Noveltreat 0.5mg Injection.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas: Using Semaglutide with insulin or medicines such as sulfonylureas can increase the risk of low blood sugar. Your doctor may adjust the dose of these medicines.

• Other diabetes medicines: Tell your doctor about medicines used to control blood glucose so that your treatment can be monitored safely.

• Medicines taken by mouth: Semaglutide can slow stomach emptying and may affect the absorption of some oral medicines.

• Other GLP-1 receptor agonists: Do not use Noveltreat with another Semaglutide-containing medicine or another GLP-1 receptor agonist unless your doctor specifically advises you to do so.

• Store Noveltreat 0.5mg Injection in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C.

• Do not freeze.

• Protect the pen from light.

• Keep it out of reach of children.

• Follow the storage and handling instructions provided with the product packaging.

Noveltreat 0.5mg Injection is given as a subcutaneous injection once weekly, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be injected into areas such as the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate the injection site when possible.

Your doctor or healthcare professional should show you how to use the pre-filled pen before your first injection. Use a new needle for each injection and do not share the pen or needles with another person. Do not inject it into a vein or muscle.

Common side effects of Noveltreat 0.5mg Injection may include:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Abdominal pain

• Decreased appetite

• Indigestion

• Headache

• Fatigue

These effects may be more common when treatment is started or the dose is increased and may improve as the body adjusts.

Seek medical attention if you develop severe or persistent abdominal pain, especially if it spreads to the back, as this may be a sign of pancreatitis. Tell your doctor if you develop symptoms that may indicate gallbladder problems or a serious allergic reaction.

• Use Noveltreat 0.5mg Injection once weekly on the day prescribed by your doctor.

• Do not increase the dose or change the weekly schedule on your own.

• Follow the dose escalation schedule recommended by your doctor.

• Eat smaller meals if you experience nausea or early fullness.

• Drink enough fluids, particularly if vomiting or diarrhoea occurs.

• Follow the diet and physical activity plan recommended by your healthcare professional.

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney problems, or severe gastrointestinal problems.

• If you use insulin or a sulfonylurea, learn the symptoms of low blood sugar and follow your doctor's advice on monitoring.

• Inform your healthcare team that you are using Semaglutide before surgery or procedures requiring anaesthesia or deep sedation.

• Use a new needle for each injection and never share your pen or needles.