A ONCE-WEEKLY GLP-1 RA
A ONCE-WEEKLY GLP-1 RA
A ONCE-WEEKLY GLP-1 RA
Administer Ozempic® once weekly, at any time of the day, with or without food.
To help with the most common side effects, which were gastrointestinal in nature (nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting), consider advising patients to:
Avoid high-fat and high-fibre foods and beverages
Avoid big meals (e.g., switch from three large meals to six small meals per day)
Eat soft, well-cooked foods
Thoroughly chew food
Avoid carbonated, fizzy, or alcoholic beverages
Drink plenty of water
Do some gentle physical activity after meals (e.g., walking)
Avoid lying down for 2 hours after a meal
Please refer to the Ozempic® Product Monograph for complete administration instructions.
Novo Nordisk would like every healthcare practitioner to be able to obtain information as easily and quickly as possible.
If you need information about Ozempic®, please contact:
Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.
101-2476 Argentia Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6M1
Business hours are:
Monday to Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Main number:
905-629-4222
Toll-free:
1-800-465-4334
Main fax number:
905-629-8662
Toll-free fax number:
1-844-465-2225
