This medicine is used for the following purposes:
- female fertility
- hormonal disorder
Brand Name(s): Gonal F
Generic Name: Follitropin Alfa
Instructions
This medicine is injected into the skin. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist where on your body this medicine can be injected and how to inject it.
The medicine needs to be mixed before being injected.
Dilute with sterile water for injection, as directed.
If using the vial, do not remove the medicine from the vial until ready to use.
Always inspect the medicine before using.
Do not use the medicine if it contains any particles or if it has changed color.
Store at room temperature or in refrigerator. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
Take the medicine out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before use to warm to room temperature.
Inject the medicine immediately after mixing.
Injecting cold drug may be uncomfortable.
Never use any medicine that has expired.
Please ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist how to discard unused medicines safely.
Change the location of the injection each time. Choose a location at least 1 inch from the last injection.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. Check with your doctor before stopping.
Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Some patients taking this medicine have experienced serious side effects. Please speak with your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your pharmacist how to properly throw away used needles or syringes.
Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- bloating
- breast pain or swelling
- headaches
- pain, redness, swelling near injection
- nausea
- stomach upset or abdominal pain
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- bleeding that is severe or takes longer to stop
- chest pain
- swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
- flu-like symptoms
- severe or persistent headache
- sudden leg pain, swelling, warmth or redness
- muscle pain
- shortness of breath
- symptoms of stroke (such as one-sided weakness, slurred speech, confusion)
- vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods
- blurring or changes of vision
- vomiting
- sudden or unexplained weight gain
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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