Wyntide 1mg Pen Injection may be used:

• To improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• As an adjunct to diet and exercise when blood sugar remains insufficiently controlled.

• For chronic weight management in eligible adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related health condition, along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. 

The indication for which Wyntide is prescribed should be determined by your doctor based on your medical condition and treatment needs.

Semaglutide acts like GLP-1, a hormone involved in blood glucose regulation and appetite control. It increases insulin release when blood glucose levels are elevated and reduces glucagon secretion. This helps the body regulate blood glucose more effectively.

Semaglutide also slows gastric emptying and can increase feelings of fullness. These effects can reduce food intake and support weight management in people using semaglutide for this purpose.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take before using Wyntide.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas: Using semaglutide with these medicines can increase the risk of hypoglycaemia. Your doctor may need to adjust their dose.

• Other semaglutide-containing medicines: Wyntide should not be used together with another medicine containing semaglutide.

• Other GLP-1 receptor agonists: Combining Wyntide with another GLP-1 receptor agonist is not recommended.

• Oral medicines: Semaglutide slows gastric emptying and may affect the absorption of some medicines taken by mouth.

• Store Wyntide 1mg Pen Injection in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C.

• Do not freeze the pen.

• Keep it away from the cooling element of the refrigerator.

• Keep the pen protected from light.

• Keep it out of the reach of children.

• Do not use the medicine if it has been frozen or if the solution is cloudy, coloured or contains particles.

Wyntide 1mg Pen Injection is administered under the skin once a week. It can be injected into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm and can be used at any time of day, with or without food. Try to use it on the same day each week. 

Treatment with semaglutide is generally started at a lower dose and increased gradually. The 1mg dose is used after the initial treatment stages when prescribed by the doctor. Do not start at 1mg or change your dose without medical advice.

Before each injection, check the solution through the pen window. It should be clear and colourless. Follow the instructions provided with the pen for attaching and removing the needle.

The most common side effects of Wyntide include:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Abdominal pain

These effects are particularly common when treatment is started or the dose is increased and may become less troublesome as your body adjusts to the medicine.

Contact your doctor if you develop severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, symptoms of dehydration or changes in vision. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

• Use Wyntide exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• Do not start treatment with the 1mg dose unless specifically prescribed.

• Take the injection once a week, preferably on the same day each week.

• Do not increase or decrease the dose without medical advice.

• Follow the recommended diet and physical activity plan.

• Eating smaller meals may help if you experience nausea or early fullness.

• Drink enough fluids, particularly if you have vomiting or diarrhoea.

• Monitor your blood glucose as advised if you are using Wyntide for diabetes.

• Tell your healthcare team that you use semaglutide before surgery or deep sedation.

• Do not share your pen with another person.