This chart assumes you have the (total 4 mg). This pen is often used for maintenance doses between 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg.
| Desired Dose (mg) | Number of Clicks | Notes | |-------------------|------------------|-------| | 0.125 mg | 4-5 clicks | Very low starter or taper dose | | 0.20 mg | 7 clicks | | | | 9 clicks | Standard starting dose for 4 weeks | | 0.30 mg | 11 clicks | | | 0.40 mg | 14 clicks | | | 0.50 mg | 18 clicks | Standard second-level dose | | 0.60 mg | 21-22 clicks | | | 0.75 mg | 27 clicks | | | 1.00 mg | 36 clicks (full turn) | Standard maintenance dose | | 1.25 mg | 45 clicks | Requires two injections (36 + 9) |
Turn the dose selector slowly, listening and feeling for each audible click. Stop once you reach the number corresponding to your desired dose.
Patients and some healthcare providers use the click-counting method for several reasons:
Ozempic pens come in . The number of clicks per milligram is not the same for both.
