Overview
Missing a Mounjaro® dose can happen — the right next step depends on how many days have passed since your missed weekly injection.
Use this article when you want to:
Find out what to do if you missed a Mounjaro® dose within the last 4 days
Find out what to do if more than 4 days have passed since a missed Mounjaro® dose
Learn how to restart Mounjaro® safely after missing several weeks
Understand the safety rule for spacing out your Mounjaro® doses
What Should I Do If I Missed My Mounjaro® Dose Within the Last 4 Days?
Take the missed Mounjaro® dose as soon as possible.
Continue your usual weekly Mounjaro® dosing schedule after taking the missed dose.
What Should I Do If More Than 4 Days Have Passed Since My Missed Mounjaro® Dose?
Skip the missed Mounjaro® dose entirely.
Take your next scheduled Mounjaro® dose on your regular day.
What Is the Safety Rule for Spacing Out Mounjaro® Doses?
Do not take two Mounjaro® doses within 3 days of each other.
Example: Missed Mounjaro® Dose Timing
If your usual Mounjaro® dosing day is Monday:
You can take the missed dose up to Thursday.
If it's Friday or later, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the following Monday.
What If I've Missed Several Weeks of Mounjaro®?
Missing multiple weeks of Mounjaro® can happen due to delays or interruptions to treatment. A short treatment break does not mean your progress is lost.
When restarting Mounjaro® after about one month without a dose, MedExpress may restart you at:
Your previous dose, or
An adjusted dose, for safety and tolerability.
This decision depends on:
Your previous treatment response
Any side effects you experienced
Overall clinical safety