Semaglyn 15mg Cartridge 3ml is used to:

• Manage type 2 diabetes mellitus: It helps improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes when prescribed as part of an appropriate treatment plan.

• Support chronic weight management: Semaglutide may be prescribed for eligible adults with obesity or overweight with a weight-related health condition, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Semaglutide is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Semaglyn contains Semaglutide, which acts like the natural hormone GLP-1. It activates GLP-1 receptors involved in blood sugar regulation and appetite.

Semaglutide increases insulin release when blood glucose is high and reduces glucagon release. It also delays stomach emptying and increases feelings of fullness, which can help reduce food intake and support weight management.

Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements and herbal products you take.

• Insulin or sulfonylureas: These medicines can increase the risk of low blood sugar when used with Semaglutide.

• Oral medicines: Delayed stomach emptying may affect the rate at which some medicines taken by mouth are absorbed.

• Other GLP-1 receptor agonists: Do not combine Semaglyn with another semaglutide-containing medicine or another GLP-1 receptor agonist unless specifically prescribed.

• Warfarin or similar anticoagulants: Your doctor may recommend closer INR monitoring when Semaglutide treatment is started.

• Store the Semaglyn cartridge in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C before use.

• Do not freeze.

• Do not use the cartridge if it has been frozen.

• Protect it from light.

• Keep the cartridge and reusable pen out of the reach of children.

• Follow the product instructions for storage after the cartridge is placed in the reusable pen.

Use Semaglyn 15mg Cartridge 3ml exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

The cartridge is designed for use with the reusable Semaglyn pen device. The pen allows the prescribed dose to be selected from the cartridge rather than treating the full 15mg cartridge content as a single dose.

Semaglutide is generally administered once weekly, on the same day each week, at any time of the day, with or without food. It is injected under the skin of the abdomen, thigh or upper arm.

Treatment is usually started at a lower dose and increased gradually according to your doctor's instructions. Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

Use the reusable pen and cartridge only as instructed. Use a new needle for each injection and do not share the pen or needles with another person.

Common side effects of Semaglyn 15mg Cartridge 3ml may include:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Abdominal pain

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Indigestion

• Abdominal discomfort

These effects may be more noticeable during the early stages of treatment or after dose increases.

Serious side effects:

• Severe and persistent abdominal pain, which may indicate pancreatitis.

• Severe allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat or difficulty breathing.

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, which may lead to dehydration.

• Gallbladder problems, which may cause abdominal pain, fever or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

• Sudden loss or worsening of vision, particularly in people with diabetic retinopathy.

• Low blood sugar, particularly when Semaglyn is used with insulin or sulfonylureas.

Seek medical attention promptly if serious symptoms occur.

• Use Semaglyn exactly as prescribed.

• Do not treat the full 15mg cartridge as a single dose.

• Learn how to attach and use the cartridge with the reusable pen before administering the medicine yourself.

• Use a new needle for every injection.

• Do not share your pen or needles.

• Rotate injection sites regularly.

• Follow the recommended diet and physical activity plan.

• Tell your doctor if you have diabetic retinopathy or develop vision changes.

• Tell your doctor before surgery or deep sedation.

• Seek medical attention for severe or persistent abdominal pain.