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Compounded, not FDA approved

Lipo Mino Injection

Compounded lipotropic injection

A compounded lipotropic injection prescribed after a provider evaluation as part of a medically supervised weight program. It is not FDA approved.

Compounded drugs are not FDA approved. FDA does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing.

Prescription medication. Medication availability, formulation, packaging and pharmacy fulfillment vary based on the patient's prescription and location.
Lipo Mino Injection
At a glance
Dosing and schedule are set by your provider
Form and route
Injection
Frequency
As directed by your prescriber
Storage
As directed on your pharmacy label
Category
Weight Loss
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Photographs of the medication as dispensed.

Overview

What it is

Lipo Mino is a compounded lipotropic injection prescribed by a licensed provider as part of a medically supervised weight program. The ingredients and strengths are listed on your pharmacy label.

It is a compounded medication. It is not FDA approved, and the FDA has not evaluated it for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

Mechanism

How it works

Lipotropic injections combine nutrients that play roles in normal metabolism. Evidence that they change weight in humans is limited. Your provider will explain what is in your prescription and how to use it.

The program

What to expect

Your provider will tell you how often to inject and for how long, and will review your progress at follow-ups. Injection site soreness is common. Results vary and no outcome is guaranteed.

Candidacy

Who it is for

This injection is prescribed by a licensed provider after an evaluation. Tell your provider about allergies, kidney or liver disease, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Tolerability

Side effects

Possible side effects include injection site pain, redness, or swelling, nausea, and headache. Allergic reactions are possible. Contact your provider if you develop a rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

Safety information and disclosures

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Compounded, not FDA approved
Prescription only
Provider supervision required

Compounded drugs are not FDA approved. FDA does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing.

Medication availability, formulation, packaging and pharmacy fulfillment vary based on the patient's prescription and location.

Compounded medication. Lipo Mino is compounded by a pharmacy for an individual patient. It is not FDA approved, and the FDA has not evaluated it for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

Limited evidence. Human evidence for lipotropic injections is limited.

Injection safety. Use a new sterile needle each time, rotate sites, and dispose of sharps safely. Do not share needles or vials.

Tell your provider about allergies and all medications and supplements you take.

This page is for general information and is not medical advice.

If you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The information on this page is general and educational. It does not establish a provider relationship, does not replace a consultation, and should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.
Questions

Common questions

Is Lipo Mino FDA approved?

No. It is a compounded medication. The FDA has not evaluated it for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

What is in it?

The ingredients and strengths are listed on your pharmacy label.

How is it given?

As an injection, following your provider's directions.