Brand name for semaglutide
Ozempic
Ozempic is Novo Nordisk's brand of semaglutide. Same ingredient, sold under this name for type 2 diabetes in adults.
See the full semaglutide protocolQuick facts
| Active ingredient | Semaglutide |
|---|---|
| Made by | Novo Nordisk |
| Approved for | Type 2 diabetes in adults |
| First approved (US) | 2017 |
| How it comes | Pre-filled pen, one shot a week under the skin |
How the label steps the dose up
| When | Dose |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1–4 | 0.25 mg once a week |
| Week 5 on | 0.5 mg once a week |
| If more is needed, after at least 4 weeks | 1 mg once a week |
| If more is needed, after at least 4 more weeks | 2 mg once a week (the most) |
The 0.25 mg start is there to let your stomach adjust. It isn't a treatment dose.
Pen or vial?
An Ozempic pen is already measured, so there's nothing to mix and no units to work out. Syringe units only matter if you're drawing semaglutide from a vial.
Ozempic vs Wegovy
Wegovy is the same ingredient, approved for weight management and stepped up to a higher top dose.
Read about Wegovy →This page summarizes the public FDA label. It isn't from the guide and it isn't medical advice. Your prescriber's instructions come first. Official Ozempic site. Ozempic is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk. Amino Help isn't affiliated with them.