Mounjaro dosage chart and titration schedule
Mounjaro · tirzepatide · by Eli Lilly
Reviewed by the WeighedHealth Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of July 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Titrated 2.5mg → 15mg weekly over months, same schedule as Zepbound.
Mounjaro dosage chart
Once-weekly subcutaneous injection (type 2 diabetes)
| When | Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-4 | 2.5 mg once weekly | Starting dose — titration only |
| Weeks 5-8 | 5 mg once weekly | First maintenance option |
| Weeks 9-12 | 7.5 mg once weekly | Optional step |
| Weeks 13-16 | 10 mg once weekly | Optional step |
| Weeks 17-20 | 12.5 mg once weekly | Optional step |
| Week 21 onward | 15 mg once weekly | Maximum dose |
Maintenance: Maintenance is 5 mg to 15 mg once weekly. Increase by 2.5 mg no sooner than every 4 weeks to the lowest effective dose.
Standard schedule from the FDA Mounjaro prescribing information. A prescriber may hold or slow a step for tolerability; do not adjust your dose without clinical guidance.
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What is the standard Mounjaro titration schedule?+
Titrated 2.5mg → 15mg weekly over months, same schedule as Zepbound.
What if I miss a Mounjaro dose?+
Missed-dose guidance depends on time elapsed since the scheduled injection. As a general rule, take the missed dose within the manufacturer's recovery window; if past that, skip and resume the regular schedule. Confirm with prescribing clinician.