Foliculin Urofollitropin 75 HP Injection

WHAT IS FOLICULIN HP 75 IU INJECTION ?

Urofollitropin is a purified form of a hormone called follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). This hormone is important in the development of follicles (eggs) that are produced by the ovaries in women.

WHAT IS THE USE OF FOLICULIN HP 75 IU INJECTION ?

Urofollitropin is used together with other medicines to treat infertility in women with FSH deficiency. Urofollitropin is also used to help the ovaries produce multiple eggs for use in “in-vitro” fertilization.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS OF FOLICULIN HP 75 IU INJECTION ?

Some women using this medicine develop a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), especially after the first treatment. OHSS can be a life threatening condition. call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms of OHSS:

stomach pain, bloating; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; rapid weight gain, especially in your face and midsection; little or no urinating; or pain when you breathe, rapid heart rate, feeling short of breath (especially when lying down).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION OF FOLICULIN HP 75 IU INJECTION ?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to urofollitropin or if you have:

• a condition called primary ovarian failure;
• cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovary;
• infertility that is not caused by lack of ovulation;
• an ovarian cyst;
• a tumor of your pituitary gland; or
• if you are pregnant.