Recagon TM
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Active ingredients: follitropin beta
Brand name
(ARTG)
: RECAGON follitropin beta (rch) 300 IU solution for injection cartridgeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
In the female: Anovulatory infertility and; Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation to induce the development of multiple follicles in medically assisted reproduction programs (e.g. in vitro fertilisation and related procedures). In the male: For the treatment of deficient spermatogenesis due to hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear colourless aqueous solution in glass cartridge
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient follitropin beta
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems