Missing a Mounjaro® dose can happen. The correct next step depends on how much time has passed since the missed weekly injection.
Overview
This article explains:
What to do if a Mounjaro® dose was missed within 4 days
What to do if more than 4 days have passed
How to restart Mounjaro® after missing several weeks
Important safety rules for weekly dosing
Use this information to manage a missed Mounjaro® injection safely.
If the missed Mounjaro® dose was 4 days ago or less
Take the missed Mounjaro® dose as soon as possible.
Continue the usual weekly dosing schedule after taking the missed dose.
If more than 4 days have passed since the missed dose
Skip the missed Mounjaro® dose.
Take the next scheduled weekly dose on the regular day.
Important dosing safety rule
Do not take two Mounjaro® doses within 3 days of each other.
Example
If the usual Mounjaro® dosing day is Monday:
The missed dose can be taken up to Thursday.
If it is Friday or later, skip the missed dose and take the next Monday dose.
If several weeks of Mounjaro® were missed
Missing multiple weeks of Mounjaro® can occur due to delays or interruptions.
A short treatment break does not mean progress is lost.
When restarting Mounjaro® after about one month:
Restarting may occur at the same previous dose, or
The dose may be adjusted for safety and tolerability.
Dose decisions depend on:
Previous treatment response
Side effects experienced
Overall clinical safety
Key takeaway
Take a missed Mounjaro® dose within 4 days, otherwise skip and continue the normal schedule.
Never take two doses within 3 days.
After several missed weeks, restarting dose choice depends on clinical safety and prior response.
If you still need help after reviewing the information above, additional assistance is available.