Menotas XP 600 Injection
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Menotrophin (600IU)
Key Information
Short Description
Menotas XP 600 Injection is used to treat infertility in women and male hypogonadism (delayed puberty, and low sperm count). It works by releasing eggs from the ovary in women and increasing testosterone levels in men.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Menotas XP 600 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 might be prescribed with certain other medicine as a part of your treatment. 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.
How it works
Menotas XP 600 Injection is a mixture of hormones. In females, it works by facilitating the maturation of follicles (which contain eggs) in the ovaries. This helps treat female infertility due to improper egg production (anovulatory infertility). In males, it works by increasing the low sperm count.
Quick Tips
Menotas XP 600 Injection stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility It may also be used to stimulate sperm formation in men Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of your suggested pregnancy plan Pregnancy following treatment with Menotas XP 600 Injection is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation
Frequently asked questions
What is Menotas XP 600 Injection and what is it used for?
Menotas XP 600 Injection contains an active ingredient called Menotrophin. Menotrophin is a mixture of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). It is used to treat infertility in women who face a problem with ovulation. It works by helping follicles (which contain egg) to mature in the ovaries, resulting in the release of a properly developed egg. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology procedures (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which help women to become pregnant. It may also be used in adult men who have low sperm cell count, due to lack of certain hormones.
How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor might decide the dose based on your gender and the condition for which treatment is being given. For women, treatment duration depends on the ovarian response; constant monitoring is done by the doctor.
What if I miss a dose of Menotas XP 600 Injection?
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Menotas XP 600 Injection. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.
What are the side effects of using Menotas XP 600 Injection?
Common side effects include pain and swelling at the injection site, headache, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor. Additionally, this medicine may increase the likelihood of conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancy.
