Humatrope 18IU Injection is a medicine that is identical to the main form of the naturally occurring human growth hormone. It is used to treat children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). It is used to treat short stature in adults also.

Humatrope 18IU Injection has the same structure as natural human growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles.

Uses of Humatrope Injection

Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency

Benefits of Humatrope Injection

In Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency

Humatrope 18IU Injection acts as a replacement for growth hormone, and helps restore normal growth and development of bones and muscles in individuals suffering from growth hormone deficiency. It helps children grow taller and also enables muscle growth in both children as well as adults. However, it should be used only if prescribed by a doctor and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Humatrope 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 Humatrope

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Headache
Rash

How to use Humatrope Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Humatrope 18IU Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Humatrope 18IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Humatrope 18IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Humatrope 18IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Humatrope 18IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Humatrope 18IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Humatrope 18IU Injection helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Growth Hormone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Growth hormone agonist

Patient concerns

My son height is short according ti his age he is 5 year and 4 months old his height is 102 cm is any homeopathy tonic or treatment which helps in height growth otherwise he is quite active bt shortest in class and height is equal to 3.5 year old plz suggest.thanks

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

You can consult endocrinologist to rule out growth hormone deficiency.

My body not grow properly i am very tall and thin?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get your thyroid profile CBC ESR hba1c growth hormone

I HAVE TWINS MALE CHILDREN & R 8 YRS OLD . THEY ARE VERY THIN IN PHYSIC AND I THINK THEIR BODY GROWTH IS MARGINAL.KINDLY GUIDE

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for blood test. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.few causes of growth failure Achondroplasia Imaging Constitutional Growth Delay Growth Hormone Resistance Noonan Syndrome Pediatric Hypopituitarism Pediatric Hypothyroidism Prader-Willi Syndrome Short Stature Silver-Russell Syndrome Skeletal Dysplasia Turner Syndrome

Hi sir, im 26 year old healthy man. Till now there is no beared growth in my face. Even my elder brother have same problem now there is some growth. it may be genetic. Hair growthin the body is limited among siblings. Is there any way to enhance the facial hair growth? i want beared. kindly read my question and do needfull Thanking you

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

In Ayurved as such there is no Medicine for growth of hairIn beard . Check your testosterone hormone level from blood

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References

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Humatrope 18IU Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Humatrope Injection

Benefits of Humatrope Injection

In Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency

Side effects of Humatrope Injection

Common side effects of Humatrope

How to use Humatrope Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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