How to Properly Inject Your Medication: A Safe & Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Why Proper Injection Technique Matters

Using the correct injection method ensures:

  • Your medication works as intended.
  • You reduce discomfort during the injection.
  • You lower your risk of infection or injury.

Whether you’re new to weight loss injections or just need a refresher, this guide covers everything you need to know.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • Alcohol swabs – to disinfect the injection site.
  • Sharps container – for safe disposal of needles.
  • Correct syringe – for SHRED Weightloss, look for the orange-capped syringe.
  • Prescribed medication – double-check label, dosage, and instructions.

Step 2: Prep Yourself

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.
  2. Sit somewhere comfortable and relax your muscles.
  3. Choose your injection site:
    • Thigh – front or outer thigh (never the inner thigh).
    • Abdomen – about two inches away from your belly button in any direction.

Step 3: Prepare the Medicine

  1. Remove the vial cap.
  2. Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab—let it air dry.
  3. Pull air into the syringe equal to your prescribed dose (example: 10 units of air if your dose is 10 units).
  4. Remove the needle cap and insert into the rubber stopper.
  5. Inject the air into the vial without bending the needle.
  6. Turn the vial upside down with the needle still inside.
  7. Keep the needle in the liquid and pull the plunger past your dose.
  8. Tap the syringe to remove air bubbles and push to the correct dose.
  9. Remove the needle from the vial carefully.

Step 4: Administer the Medication

  • Inject immediately after drawing your dose. If not used right away, discard the dose.
  • Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab and let dry.
  • Pinch the skin, insert the needle at a 90-degree angle, release the pinch, and inject slowly.
  • Withdraw the needle gently.
  • Press (do not rub) the site with an alcohol swab if needed.
  • Place needle and syringe directly into your sharps container.

Safety Reminder

Per USP guidelines, a multi-use vial should be discarded 28 days after its first puncture to maintain product integrity and safety.

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