Nevolat is a weight-loss injection containing the active ingredient liraglutide. This mimics a natural hormone to reduce appetite and help regulate blood sugar. It’s approved for use in adults with a BMI of 30 or higher (obesity) or a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.

How Does Nevolat Work?

Nevolat contains liraglutide, which mimics the GLP-1 hormone naturally produced in your body. This hormone regulates appetite and blood sugar levels. By acting on brain receptors that control hunger, Nevolat helps you feel fuller for longer, and less hungry, reducing how much you eat. It also helps to balance your blood sugar levels, making it especially helpful for you if you have weight-related health conditions. Combined with diet and exercise, Nevolat aids in long-term weight management.

How To Take/Use Nevolat

As a once-a-day day injection, remembering to take Nevolat couldn’t be simpler as you can just slot it into your daily routine. We recommend that you take it at the same time every day for ease. But let’s take a look at how to use it.

Where To Inject Nevolat

Nevolat is a subcutaneous injection, which means that it’s injected under the skin, rather than into a vein. This type of injection is best administered into either your tummy (at least five cms from your belly button), your upper thigh or your upper arm. Make sure you rotate injection sites frequently to prevent one area being used much more than any other.

Preparing Your Nevolat Pen

You should first start by preparing your pen. This may seem a little complicated initially, but as this is a daily injection, you’ll soon become very familiar with the steps and administering your treatment will become second nature.

Let’s break down the preparation into some simple steps.

1. Check your injection to make sure it’s definitely a Nevolat pen. This may sound silly, but it’s always important to check that you have the correct medication, especially if you take multiple injectables or are living with other people who take injectable treatments.
2. Check that the solution in your pen is clear in colour. You can do this by looking through the pen window. If the injection appears cloudy, don’t use it and get in touch with our team.
3. Remove the pen cap.
4. Take a new needle and tear off the paper tab.
5. Attach your needle to the pen by pushing the needle straight into the pen and turning it tightly.
6. Nevolat needles have two caps. You should remove the outer cap, but make sure you keep itand not discard it. Thie is because you’ll need to use it to remove the needle from the pen at the end of the administering process.
7. Pull off the inner needle cap and throw it away. You may see a drop of solution on the end of the needle. This is normal.
8. Make sure that the needle isn’t bent or damaged. If it is, throw it away and start again. 

Checking The Flow

If this is your first time using this particular Nevolat pen, you’ll need to complete a process known as checking the flow. This helps to make sure that there aren’t any blockages or issues with your pen that could prevent you from receiving the correct dose of Nevolat.

1. Turn the dose selector until the window displays a symbol like this: —-
2. Hold the pen with the needle pointed upwards. Press and hold the dose button until the counter returns to 0. This 0 should line up with the dose pointer. You should see a drop of solution at the needle tip.
3. If no drop appears, repeat this process up to six times. If there is still no drop, change the needle and try again. If after changing the needle there is still no drop, you may need a new pen. Get in contact with our team.

You’re Ready To Inject

If you’ve completed the steps above and you’re ready to inject, here’s what to do next.

1. Select your dose. You can do this by turning the dose selector on the end of the pen. Make sure you select the correct dose based on your treatment programme.
2. Inject your dose into your chosen site. Be sure to hold the dose button down until the dose counter shows a 0. You should feel and/or hear a click when it’s ready for you to release it.
3. Keep the needle in your skin, and slowly count to six. This helps to ensure that you’ve received the full dose of your medication.
4. Remove the needle from your skin and press the outer cap back on to cover it, without touching it or the cap. Once this is in place, you can use it to unscrew the needle, which you can then dispose of.

Which Dose Of Nevolat Do I Take?

If you’re new to Nevolat, you’ll probably be recommended to start with a three-pen pack. This will last for one month and will help you to build up your dose of Nevolat slowly. This is important as you’ll need to monitor how your body responds to the treatment.

During your first month on Nevolat, you can expect your dosing to be broken down as follows:

Based on this, the three-pen pack will last for 34 days. After this point, you will be taking a daily 3mg dose. At this dose, one pen will last for six days. This means that you will need to buy five pens to have a full month (30 days) of Nevolat.

Ingredients

Nevolat’s active ingredient is liraglutide. Each millilitre (ml) contains 6 mg of liraglutide. Inactive ingredients include sodium citrate dihydrate, propylene glycol, phenol, and water for injection, with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. These keep the medicine stable and effective. Always check the leaflet for a complete list of ingredients if you have allergies or sensitivities.

Nevolat Side Effects

Common side effects of Nevolat include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, heartburn, headache, and a feeling of bloating. These symptoms are usually mild and tend to improve as your body adjusts to the medication. To reduce discomfort, stay hydrated and eat smaller, lighter meals. If side effects persist, worsen, or concern you, consult your doctor for advice.

Warnings

Don’t use Nevolat if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Discuss with your doctor if you have diabetes, thyroid problems, or a history of pancreatitis. Dehydration is a risk due to nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea, so drink plenty of fluids. It’s important to have regular medical consultations to monitor your progress and address any concerns during treatment. Always inform your healthcare provider of all medications or conditions before starting Nevolat.