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Saxenda TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: liraglutide

Brand name

(ARTG)

: SAXENDA liraglutide (rys) 6mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

SAXENDA is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in adult patients with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of:,- greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (obese) or,- greater than or equal to 27 kg/m2 to <30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight related comorbidity, such as dysglycaemia (pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus), hypertension, dyslipidaemia, or obstructive sleep apnoea.,Treatment with SAXENDA should be discontinued after 12 weeks on the 3.0 mg/day dose if a patient has not lost at least 5% of their initial body weight.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Subcutaneous
  • Clear, colourless solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 x 3mL Pre-filled pen - Fill volume - 3mL with an overfill to ensure an extractable amount of at least 3mL pack
  • 3 x 3mL Pre-filled pen - Fill volume - 3mL with an overfill to ensure an extractable amount of at least 3mL pack
  • 5 x 3mL Pre-filled pen - Fill volume - 3mL with an overfill to ensure an extractable amount of at least 3mL pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient liraglutide

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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