Menopur 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) and male infertility. It works by releasing the eggs from the ovary in women and by increasing the testosterone level in men.Menopur 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 might be prescribed with certain other medicine as a part of your treatment. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, injection site pain, injection site allergic reaction, abdominal swelling, or pain. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Male might notice acne, or sweating and deepening of the voice. 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.

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

'- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Menopur Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Menopur 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 Menopur Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Menopur Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

If you miss a dose of Menopur Injection, please consult your doctor.

packet of 5 injections

Chemical Class :: Hormones
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL

Female infertility|Male hypogonadism|Male infertility

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Q. What is Menopur Injection and what it is used for?::: Menopur Injection contains an active ingredient called Menotrophin. Menotrophin is a mixture of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). It is used to treat infertility in women, who face a problem with ovulation. It works by helping follicles (which contains egg) to mature in the ovaries, resulting in the release of a properly developed egg. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology procedures (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which help women to become pregnant. It may also be used in adult men, who have low sperm cell count, due to lack of certain hormones.| Q. How and in what dose can it be used?::: It is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor might decide the dose based on your gender and the condition for which treatment is being given. In women, treatment duration depends on the ovarian response, for which constant monitoring is done by the doctor.| Q. What if I miss a dose of Menopur Injection?::: Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Menopur 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 Menopur Injection?::: The common side effects are pain and swelling at injection site, headache, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. 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.

Headache
Injection site pain
Injection site allergic reaction
Abdominal pain
Abdominal cramp
Nausea