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Commonly asked Questions

What if I cannot keep my Mounjaro refrigerated?

Mounjaro should be refrigerated at 2oC–8oC. When refrigeration is not possible, patients and caregivers may store Mounjaro at room temperature (below 30oC), protected from light, for up to a total of:1,2

  • 21 days for unopened single-use vials
  • 30 days for multi-use KwikPens
Do I need to bring my Mounjaro to room temperature when I take my dose?

It is best to store your Mounjaro in the original carton in the refrigerator until you are ready to inject your dose. You should administer your dose as soon as you remove your Mounjaro from the refrigerator. It is not necessary to warm your Mounjaro single-use vial or multi-use KwikPen to room temperature before use. However, your Mounjaro may be kept at room temperature for up to 1 hour (indoor light exposure only) before administering your dose.1

Can I travel with my Mounjaro?

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes nurse educator if you are planning to travel overseas. You may not be able to get Mounjaro in the country you are visiting, and you may need to carry a letter explaining why you are taking injecting devices with you. Your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes nurse educator can provide you with some helpful information.1,2

Your Mounjaro should be refrigerated at 2oC–8oC. However, if refrigeration is not possible, you may store your Mounjaro at room temperature (below 30oC), protected from light, for up to a total of:1,2

  • 21 days for unopened single-use vials
  • 30 days for multi-use KwikPens
How much liquid is injected for each dose, and how can this be observed on the KwikPen?

Each pre-filled KwikPen contains 3 mL of solution, including 4 doses of 0.6 mL. Each 0.6 mL dose contains the appropriate amount of tirzepatide depending on the dose strength – for example, in the 2.5 mg KwikPen, each dose (0.6 ml) contains 2.5 mg of tirzepatide.3 Additional solution in the KwikPen is used for priming.

After the fourth dose of tirzepatide, the KwikPen mechanism prevents further solution from being injected from the device – the number of clicks is limited by the KwikPen. At this point there will be some leftover solution that remains within the KwikPen but cannot be injected – this is expected.

When the plunger is level with the last marker (closest to the needle), this means that the fourth and final dose has been delivered from the pen.

Image showing the KwikPen before and after each injection.
What if there is a drop of liquid or blood on my skin after my injection?

This is normal and will not affect your dose.3

What do I do after I have injected my Mounjaro?

Replace the outer needle shield of your KwikPen, unscrew the capped needle tip and dispose of it in a sharps container or similar puncture-proof container. Replace the cap on your Mounjaro KwikPen and return your KwikPen to appropriate storage at 2oC–8oC in a refrigerator, or up to a total of 30 days at room temperature (below 30oC) if refrigeration is unavailable.2,3

  • After your fourth dose, dispose of your Mounjaro KwikPen (including any residue) in a yellow plastic sharps container or similar puncture-proof container composed of hard plastic or glass. Ask your doctor for further information.3
  • Do not throw your used KwikPen and capped needle tips directly into your household rubbish or recycling.3
  • Do not dispose of or recycle your used sharps container in your household rubbish. Ask your doctor for information on safe disposal of your sharps container.3
When should I discard my Mounjaro?
  • If your doctor tells you to stop taking Mounjaro, or
  • If the expiry date on the carton or KwikPen has passed1,2

If you no longer need to use this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy for safe disposal.1,2

Where can I get pen needle tips and sharps containers?

Your doctor may have supplies of these for you to use with your Mounjaro.1,2 Alternatively, you can purchase these at most pharmacies. Fees and charges may apply.

REPORTING SIDE EFFECTS AND PRODUCT COMPLAINTS

Please review the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) leaflet for your multi-use KwikPen or single-use vial before taking Mounjaro. You can access the CMI online at www.lilly.com.au/en/products .

Side effects and product complaints should be reported. If your are worried about a side effect while taking a Lilly medicine, please contact your doctor. To report a side effect or a product complaint about a Lilly medicine, please call Lilly on: 1800 454 559. This information is brought to you by Lilly, the manufacturers of this medicine.

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This medicine is subject to additional monitoring in Australia due to approval of an extension of indications. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.

Reference

  1. MOUNJARO® Consumer Medicine Information (single-use vial).
  2. MOUNJARO® Consumer Medicine Information (KwikPen).
  3. MOUNJARO® KwikPen® Instructions For Use.