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Foligest 75I.U Injection


Product introduction

Foligest 75I.U Injection is used in the treatment of female infertility. It is used in women who have a problem with ovulation or are undergoing fertility treatments like in-vitro fertilization.

Foligest 75I.U Injection helps women conceive

Uses of Foligest Injection

Benefits of Foligest Injection

In Female infertility

Foligest 75I.U Injection helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is commonly used in women who are taking fertility treatment or in vitro fertilisation (IVF). It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.

Side effects of Foligest Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Foligest

  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Bloating
  • Pelvic pain
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Nausea
  • Respiratory disorder
  • Hot flushes

How to use Foligest Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Foligest Injection works

In females, Foligest 75I.U Injection works by stimulating the release of estrogen which helps in the growth and development of the egg before release. It also helps to develop more follicles (eggs) in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology procedures.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Foligest 75I.U Injection.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Foligest 75I.U 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Foligest 75I.U Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Foligest 75I.U Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Foligest 75I.U Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Foligest 75I.U Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of a pregnancy plan.
  • 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 Foligest 75I.U Injection if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Pregnancy following treatment with Foligest 75I.U Injection is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.
  • Foligest 75I.U Injection stimulates the production of eggs in women having treatment for anovulatory infertility.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Hormones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Gonadotropins

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FAQs

How and in what dose should I take Foligest 75I.U Injection?

It is given as an injection just under the skin by a medical healthcare professional only. The dose and treatment duration depends on your ovarian response for which you would be constantly monitored by your doctor during the treatment.

What if I miss a dose of Foligest 75I.U Injection?

Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Foligest 75I.U 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 Foligest 75I.U Injection?

The most common side effects are headache and pain in the abdomen. The other common side effects include hot flushes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes and breast tenderness. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor. In addition, this medicine may increase the likelihood of conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancy.

What is Foligest 75I.U Injection, and what is it used for?

Foligest 75I.U Injection contains a medicine called Urofollitropin. Urofollitropin is a type of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). It helps to treat women who can not become pregnant because their ovaries do not produce eggs [including polycystic ovary disease (PCOD)]. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which help women to become pregnant.

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References

  1. Drugs.com. Urofollitropin. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Urofollitropin. Parsippany, New Jersey: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2002 [revised Feb. 2014]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India
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