SAIZEN is indicated for:,1. Treatment of growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency.,2. Treatment of growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis.,3. Replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defind by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/ml. Adults must also fulfill the following criteria:
Childhood onset: Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started.
Adult onset: Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.,4. Treatment of growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Discard 4 weeks after opening
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
See Product information for shelf life
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
practically free from visible particles
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
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.
SAIZEN is indicated for:,1. Treatment of growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency.,2. Treatment of growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis.,3. Replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defind by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/ml. Adults must also fulfill the following criteria:
Childhood onset: Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started.
Adult onset: Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.,4. Treatment of growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Discard 4 weeks after opening
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
See Product information for shelf life
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
practically free from visible particles
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
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.
SAIZEN is indicated for:,1. Treatment of growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency.,2. Treatment of growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis.,3. Replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defind by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/ml. Adults must also fulfill the following criteria:
Childhood onset: Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started.
Adult onset: Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.,4. Treatment of growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Discard 4 weeks after opening
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
See Product information for shelf life
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
practically free from visible particles
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
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.
SAIZEN is indicated for:,1. Treatment of growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency.,2. Treatment of growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis.,3. Replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defind by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/ml. Adults must also fulfill the following criteria:
Childhood onset: Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started.
Adult onset: Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.,4. Treatment of growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Discard 4 weeks after opening
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
See Product information for shelf life
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
practically free from visible particles
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
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.
SAIZEN is indicated for:,1. Treatment of growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency.,2. Treatment of growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis.,3. Replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defind by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/ml. Adults must also fulfill the following criteria:
Childhood onset: Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started.
Adult onset: Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.,4. Treatment of growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Discard 4 weeks after opening
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
See Product information for shelf life
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
practically free from visible particles
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
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.
SAIZEN is indicated for:,1. Treatment of growth failure in children due to human growth hormone deficiency.,2. Treatment of growth failure in girls with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner syndrome), confirmed by chromosomal analysis.,3. Replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in 2 different dynamic tests for growth hormone deficiency and defind by peak GH concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/ml. Adults must also fulfill the following criteria:
Childhood onset: Patients who were diagnosed as growth hormone deficient during childhood, must be retested and their growth hormone deficiency confirmed before replacement therapy with SAIZEN is started.
Adult onset: Patients must have growth hormone deficiency as a result of hypothalamic or pituitary disease and at least one other hormone deficiency diagnosed (except for prolactin) and adequate replacement therapy instituted, before replacement therapy using growth hormone may begin.,4. Treatment of growth disturbance (growth retardation) in pre-pubertal children due to chronic renal insufficiency (CRI).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous.
This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Discard 4 weeks after opening
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Refrigerate
See Product information for shelf life
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
practically free from visible particles
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
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.
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