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Foligest 150I.U Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Foligest 150I.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 150I.U Injection helps women conceive
Foligest 150I.U Injection helps women conceive
Uses of Foligest Injection
Benefits of Foligest Injection
In Female infertility
Foligest 150I.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 150I.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 150I.U Injection.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Foligest 150I.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 150I.U Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Foligest 150I.U Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Foligest 150I.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 150I.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 150I.U Injection if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Pregnancy following treatment with Foligest 150I.U Injection is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.
- Foligest 150I.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
Patient concerns
FAQs
How and in what dose should I take Foligest 150I.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 150I.U Injection?
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Foligest 150I.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 150I.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 150I.U Injection, and what is it used for?
Foligest 150I.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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Drugs.com. Urofollitropin. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Urofollitropin. Parsippany, New Jersey: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2002 [revised Feb. 2014]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Foligest 150I.U Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Foligest 150I.U Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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