Gonal-F 450IU Injection
Manufacturer
Merck Ltd
Salt Composition
Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (450IU)
Key Information
Short Description
Gonal-F 450IU Injection is used in the treatment of infertility in women and male hypogonadism. It works by releasing eggs from the ovary in women and increasing testosterone levels in men.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Gonal-F 450IU Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the right time to take the injection so always follow your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Allergic reactions Headache Swelling of the breast in males Acne
Alcohol Warning
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gonal-F 450IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Gonal-F 450IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Gonal-F 450IU Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
How it works
Gonal-F 450IU Injection is a hormone. In females, it works by stimulating the release of estrogen which helps in the growth and development of the egg before release. In males, it helps in the production of sperms.
Quick Tips
It may also be used to stimulate sperm formation in men. The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation. Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Do not use Gonal-F 450IU Injection if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding. Gonal-F 450IU Injection stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility. Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of your suggested pregnancy plan. Pregnancy following treatment with Gonal-F 450IU Injection is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more).
