Brand name: Gonal-F
Gonal-F is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) follitropin alfa. On this page you will find out more about Gonal-F, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: follitropin alfa
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Gonal-F (50 x 150 units (10.92 microgram) vials, 50 x 1 mL inert diluent vials), 1 pack
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What this medicine is for
Treatment of anovulatory infertility in women after inadequate response to clomiphene or where clomiphene in contraindicated. For controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. GONAL-F is indicated with concomitant human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) therapy for the stimulation of spermatogenesis in gonadotrophin-deficient men in whom hCG alone is ineffective.
Table of characteristics
Active ingredient | |
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Medicine schedule |
1 vial of active powder with 1 vial of diluent: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
10 vials of active powder with 10 vials of diluent: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
5 vials of active powder with 5 vials of diluent: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
50 vials of active powder with 50 vials of diluent: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
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Part 1
Visual appearance | OFF-WHITE POWDER LYOPHILISED PELLET. |
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Dosage Form | Injection, powder for |
Route of administration | Subcutaneous |
Part 2
Visual appearance | CLEAR, COLOURLESS SOLUTION. |
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Dosage Form | Injection, powder for |
Route of administration | Subcutaneous |
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
Type | Vial |
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Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
Storage conditions | Protect from Light |
Life time | 2 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
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