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Pregnyl contains the active ingredient chorionic gonadotropin in the form of a dried powder for injection. It is classified as a gonadotropin and is designed for intramuscular administration after reconstitution. Each vial contains 10,000 USP units of chorionic gonadotropin, with key inactive ingredients including dibasic sodium phosphate and monobasic sodium phosphate, and comes with a solvent containing water and benzyl alcohol.
How should I use this medication?
This medication is either injected into a muscle or under the skin. Talk to your care team to see which way is right for you. You will be taught how to prepare and give this medication. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as several months of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
It is important not to miss your dose. Talk to your care team about what to do if you miss a dose.
For patients receiving fertility treatment: It is important not to miss a dose, as the success of your fertility treatment depends on proper use of this medication. Call your care team if you are unable to keep an appointment. If you are giving your own injections, do not use double or extra doses. Call your care team if you have any questions.
For patients receiving this medication for other conditions: If you are giving your own injections, and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you forget until the next day, skip the missed dose and continue with your schedule. Do not use double or extra doses. Call your care team if you have any questions.
Where should I keep my medication?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
If you are taking this medication at home, ask your pharmacist how to store the product you are using. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
What may interact with this medication?
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
For patients receiving fertility treatments: Your care team must closely monitor you. Urine samples, blood tests, or ultrasound exams may be used to monitor treatment. If you think you have become pregnant, contact your care team at once.
For patients receiving this medication for other conditions: Your care team must closely monitor you. Call your care team if you notice any unusual effects.
Talk with your care team about limiting alcohol and decreasing tobacco use during your fertility treatments.
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