Female infertility|Male hypogonadism

In Female infertility Folisurge 75 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 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.

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

Folisurge 75 Injection is used in the treatment of infertility in women. It is also helpful in the treatment of male hypogonadism (delayed puberty and low sperm count). It works by releasing the eggs from the ovary in women and by increasing the testosterone level in men.Folisurge 75 Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the right time to take the injection so always follow your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include allergic reactions headache swelling of the breast in males and acne. If these bother you or appear serious let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease or had an ovarian cyst or had thyroid gland disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should avoid alcohol or have to follow doctor advice related to diet while taking this medicine.

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

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Folisurge 75 Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE <p> Folisurge 75 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 <p> Information regarding the use of Folisurge 75 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Folisurge 75 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Folisurge 75 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Folisurge 75 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Folisurge 75 Injection please consult your doctor.\\n

Chemical Class :: Gonadotropins|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class :: Gonadotropins

Female infertility|Male hypogonadism

Injection site allergic reaction | Headache | Acne | Swelling of breast in male | Abdominal pain | Gastrointestinal discomfort | Ovarian cysts | Rash

CAUTION

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q. What is Folisurge 75 Injection and what it is used for?::: Folisurge 75 Injection contains Follitropin alfa which is a type of Follicle Stimulating Hormone produced naturally by the body. It is used in women who are unable to ovulate. It works by stimulating the growth of follicles (which contain eggs) in the ovary. This helps in the release of a properly developed egg at the time of ovulation. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) which help women to become pregnant. It may also be used in adult men who are infertile due to lack of certain hormones and inability to produce enough sperm cells.| Q. How and in what dose should I take Folisurge 75 Injection?::: Folisurge 75 Injection is an injection given subcutaneously (just under the skin). The dose and treatment duration depend on the ovarian response of the patient.| Q. What if I miss a dose of Folisurge 75 Injection?::: Ideally you should try not to miss a dose of Folisurge 75 Injection. However please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.| Q. What are the side effects of using Folisurge 75 Injection?::: The most common side effect is a local site reaction at the injection site (pain redness swelling and irritation). The other common side effects are a headache ovarian cysts abdominal pain or cramping nausea vomiting diarrhea and bloating. 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) multiple pregnancy or miscarriage.