Lixisenatide Dosing Calculator
Vial size, bacteriostatic water, and dose — converted to insulin-syringe units, pre-loaded with Lixisenatide's documented doses.
Typical dose: 10 mcg, titrated to 20 mcg · once daily
Lixisenatide documented dose levels
| Phase | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-2 | 10 mcg | Once daily |
| Day 15 | 20 mcg | Once daily |
Lixisenatide sample schedule & dose log
Laid out day by day from Lixisenatide's documented dose levels. Change the regimen, dose, vial or water and every day updates — then print it, text it, email it, or add it to your calendar.
56 doses over 56 days · 840 mcg total
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“Days 1-14” has no fixed length in the documentation — the first 28 days are shown.
“From day 15 onward” has no fixed length in the documentation — the first 28 days are shown.
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| Day | Dose | Site | Done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | |||
| Day 1As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 2As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 3As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 4As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 5As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 6As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 7As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Week 2 | |||
| Day 8As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 9As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 10As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 11As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 12As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 13As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 14As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Week 3 | |||
| Day 15As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 16As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 17As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 18As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 19As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 20As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 21As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Week 4 | |||
| Day 22As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 23As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 24As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 25As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 26As prescribed | 10 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 27As prescribed | 10 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 28As prescribed | 10 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Week 5 | |||
| Day 29As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 30As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 31As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 32As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 33As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 34As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 35As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Week 6 | |||
| Day 36As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 37As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 38As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 39As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 40As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 41As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 42As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Week 7 | |||
| Day 43As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 44As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 45As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 46As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 47As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 48As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 49As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Week 8 | |||
| Day 50As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 51As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 52As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 53As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
| Day 54As prescribed | 20 mcg | Back of upper arm—outer area (may need assistance from another person) | |
| Day 55As prescribed | 20 mcg | Abdomen (stomach area)—at least 2 inches from the belly button, most popular choice for self-injection | |
| Day 56As prescribed | 20 mcg | Front of thighs—middle to upper portion of the outer leg | |
Lixisenatide dosing questions
What is a typical Lixisenatide dose?
10 mcg, titrated to 20 mcg · once daily
How often is Lixisenatide taken?
Once daily
Educational information only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.