Urofollitropin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Fertinex, Metrodin, Fertinorm HP, follicle-stimulating hormone, FSH, urofollitrophin

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of urofollitropin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of urofollitropin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For becoming pregnant while having a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome:
    • Adults - 75 Units injected under the skin or into a muscle once a day for seven or more days. Usually, another medicine called chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) will be given the day after the last dose. If needed, your doctor may then increase your dose of urofollitropin to 150 Units a day for another seven or more days. Higher doses may be prescribed by your doctor.
  • For becoming pregnant while using other pregnancy-promoting methods (assisted reproductive technology [ART]):
    • Adults - 150 Units injected under the skin or into a muscle once a day. Your treatment will probably begin on Day 2 or Day 3 after your menstrual period begins. Usually, another medicine called chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) will be given the day after the last dose.