Mounjaro Dosing: Complete Table of 6 Doses from 2.5 to 15 mg

You're holding your first Mounjaro pen. And the main question now is not "how to inject," but "how much?" Because the right dose determines both results and well-being.

Good news: tirzepatide dosing schedule is clear and predictable. Bad news: there's no universal recipe. Your target dose depends on the weight you want to lose, tolerability, and budget. Let's figure it out step by step.

Table of all 6 Mounjaro dosages

Eli Lilly manufactures Mounjaro in six dosages. Each dose has its own color marking on the KwikPen label, making them easy to distinguish [1].

All KwikPen contain 4 weekly doses, meaning one pen is designed for a month of use. Current prices and availability can be checked in the Mounjaro catalog.

Escalation schedule: step-by-step dose increase

The Mounjaro dose escalation schedule is FDA-approved and based on 4-week cycles [4]. The starting dose of 2.5 mg is NOT for weight loss, but for body adaptation to the medication [1].

Week 1-4: 2.5 mg (KwikPen — gray marking)

The body gets used to tirzepatide. Appetite already decreases, but this is not yet a full therapeutic dose.

Week 5-8: 5 mg (KwikPen — burgundy marking)

The first effective dose. Real weight loss begins.

Week 9-12: 7.5 mg (KwikPen — green marking)

Stronger effect. Many DOZA clients stay on this dose.

Week 13+: 10, 12.5, or 15 mg

Further increase as needed and tolerated.

If you missed a dose — inject it as soon as possible, but only if no more than 4 days have passed. If more, skip this dose and continue with the usual schedule [4]. Read more about usage rules in the Mounjaro instructions.

How to choose your target Mounjaro dose?

Target dose is the dose at which you achieve desired results with minimal side effects. It's individual.

Approximate selection algorithm:

• To lose up to 10 kg: often 5-7.5 mg is sufficient
• To lose 10-20 kg: usually 7.5-10 mg
• To lose over 20 kg or BMI >35: may need 10-15 mg

But there are other factors:

1. Side effect tolerance — if nausea is severe at 7.5 mg, stay on it longer or return to 5 mg
2. Weight loss speed — if at 7.5 mg you consistently lose 1-2 kg per week, increase isn't necessary
3. Budget — higher dose costs more

2.5 mg — starting dose: what to expect in the first weeks

The first 4 weeks at 2.5 mg is an adaptation period, not active weight loss. The 2.5 mg dose is not intended for glycemic control or significant weight loss [4].

What happens:

• Appetite decreases from weeks 1-2
• Portions become smaller naturally
• Possible side effects: mild nausea, stomach discomfort
• Weight loss: approximately 1-3 kg

At this stage, it's important not to judge results by scale numbers. The main thing is to prepare the body for effective doses.

5 mg — first effective dose: real results

Real weight loss begins at 5 mg dose. According to the SURMOUNT-1 clinical trial, participants at this dose lost an average of 16% weight (about 16 kg) over 72 weeks [2].

Good news: at the 12.5-15 mg stage, the body is already adapted to the medication, so side effects are usually minimal.

What to do with severe side effects?

The most common reason for stopping tirzepatide therapy is gastrointestinal side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea [5]. But they can be controlled.

3 options for severe side effects:

1. Stay on current dose for another 4 weeks — the body needs more time to adapt
2. Return to previous dose — if nausea is unbearable at 7.5 mg, return to 5 mg
3. Temporarily reduce dose — DOZA offers intermediate dosages (e.g., 6 mg instead of 7.5 mg)

Studies show that approximately 5-10% of users experience "severe" side effects during dose escalation, but they are usually temporary [5].

Supportive measures:

• Drink enough water
• Eat smaller portions more frequently
• Avoid fatty and heavy food
• Don't lie down immediately after eating

Read more about first month on Mounjaro and how to manage side effects.

Individual DOZA dosing: from 1 to 15 mg

Standard 6 dosages from Eli Lilly suit most people. But what if even 2.5 mg causes severe nausea? Or if the transition from 5 to 7.5 mg is too sharp?

DOZA offers individual dosing from 1 to 15 mg in 0.5-1 mg increments. This allows:

• Starting with ultra-low dose of 1-2 mg for sensitive clients
• Smoother escalation: 2.5 → 3.5 → 5 mg
• Finding your ideal dose between standard ones (e.g., 8 mg instead of jumping from 7.5 to 10)

This is especially relevant for those who previously poorly tolerated GLP-1 agonists or have a sensitive stomach.

Full stroke of Mounjaro KwikPen dosing dial is 60 clicks, which equals the full pen nominal (formula: clicks = dose ÷ nominal × 60). If you measure dose manually from a higher nominal pen, KwikPen click calculator instantly shows how many clicks to count for the needed dose.

Where to buy

DOZA supplies the products mentioned in this article with an official cold chain and 24/7 specialist support:

• Buy Mounjaro in Ukraine — DOZA catalog with all 6 doses (2.5–15 mg) and official 24h cold-chain delivery. Current Mounjaro prices.