How long do you inject Gonal-F?

If everything has gone to plan, the patient then starts daily injections of stimulation drugs, which are designed to stimulate follicle growth (e.g. Gonal-F/ Menopur). You will take these injections for 12 days, and may continue with the Buserelin too during this period.

How do you use a self injection pen?

Inject the medicine by gently pushing the pre-filled syringe plunger at a slow and steady pace until the syringe is empty. If you’re using a pen device, press the injection button completely (or until it clicks) then wait 10 to 20 seconds before removing the needle from the skin.

Where should Gonal-F be injected?

GONAL-f is usually given in the lower abdominal area (except around the navel and waistline) or the front of your thigh. The injection site should be changed daily to lessen possible injection site reactions. Do not inject into any areas in which you feel lumps, firm knots, depressions, pain, or see any discolouration.

Can I inject Gonal-F cold?

Instruct women to remove the Gonal-f® RFF Redi-ject® from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes prior to use in order to allow Gonal-f® RFF Redi-ject® to warm to room temperature and avoid the discomfort of a cold injection.

When to use the Gonal F injection pen?

Instructions on Using the Gonal F Injection Pen. Follitropin alfa for injection (commonly known as the Gonal-f pen) is a type of medication used in fertility treatments to induce ovulation in women who have not been able to become pregnant due to problems with ovulation.

How much Follitropin is in Gonal-F 75 IU?

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT GONAL-f 75 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each vial contains 5.5 micrograms of follitropin alfa* equivalent to 75 IU. Each mL of the reconstituted solution contains 75IU.

What should be the daily dose of Gonal-F?

The dose recommendations given for GONAL-f are those in use for urinary FSH. Clinical assessment of GONAL-f indicates that its daily doses, regimens of administration, and treatment monitoring procedures should not be different from those currently used for urinary FSH-containing medicinal products.

Can you share a Gonal F Pen with another person?

You should not share your Gonal-f pen or needles with another person as you may give another person an infection or get an infection from them. Some of the common side effects 5  of the Gonal-f pen include (and are not limited to) the following symptoms: