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Zepbound Dosing Guide (Canada)

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GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist

About this page. This page summarizes dosing information published by Health Canada in the product monograph for Zepbound. It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from your prescriber or pharmacist. Always follow the dosing instructions provided to you by your healthcare provider. Read our full medical disclaimer β†’

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Titration Schedule

  1. Weeks 1–4

    2.5 mg

    once weekly

    [1]Section 4.2, page 5

    Initiation dose.

  2. Weeks 5–8

    5 mg

    once weekly

    [1]Section 4.2, page 5

    Also a recommended maintenance dose per Section 4.2.

  3. Weeks 9–12

    7.5 mg

    once weekly

    [1]Section 4.2, page 5

    Escalation step; remain β‰₯ 4 weeks on current dose before increasing.

  4. Weeks 13–16

    10 mg

    once weekly

    [1]Section 4.2, page 5

    Also a recommended maintenance dose per Section 4.2.

  5. Weeks 17–20

    12.5 mg

    once weekly

    [1]Section 4.2, page 5

    Escalation step.

  6. Week 21+

    15 mg

    once weekly

    Maintenance[1]Section 4.2, page 5

    Maximum recommended maintenance dose.

If you miss a dose

If within 4 days

If a dose is missed, administer ZEPBOUND as soon as possible within 4 days (96 hours) after the missed dose. Resume the regular once-weekly dosing schedule.

[2]Section 4.5, page 5

If outside 4 days

If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and administer the next dose on the regularly scheduled day. Resume the regular once-weekly dosing schedule.

[2]Section 4.5, page 5

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber

Dosing decisions β€” including when to adjust or maintain your dose β€” must be made with your prescriber or pharmacist. Use our pharmacy comparison tool to find and connect with a Canadian pharmacy that carries Zepbound.

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