Menoroz 150 IU Injection

Composition of Menoroz 150 IU Injection

Menoroz 150 IU Injection contains Menotrophin (150IU).

Uses of Menoroz 150 IU Injection

Treatment of Female infertility Treatment of Male hypogonadism Treatment of Male infertility

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Female infertility Menoroz 150IU Injection helps in the normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ)
• and stimulates the release of a healthy
• mature egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. In Treatment of Male hypogonadism Male Hypogonadism is the improper functioning of reproductive organs
• that is
• the testes in males
• which causes failure to produce sex hormones required for fertility. Menoroz 150IU Injection acts as the male sex hormone
• testosterone
• and therefore
• improves sperm production in males. This can reduce infertility and help to treat hypogonadism in males. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. In Treatment of Male infertility Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. This may be due to an inadequate amount of sex hormones in males
• which affects the sperm health as well as sperm count. Menoroz 150IU Injection behaves as the male sex hormone
• testosterone
• and helps in treating infertility in males. It improves sperm count as well as their quality. This helps the proper functioning of sex organs in males and increases the chances of conceiving for a female. Show More

How Menoroz 150 IU Injection works

Menoroz 150IU Injection is a mixture of hormones. In females, it works by facilitating the maturation of follicles (which contain eggs) in the ovaries. This helps treat female infertility due to improper egg production (anovulatory infertility). In males, it works by increasing the low sperm count.

How to take Menoroz 150 IU Injection

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

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Menoroz 150IU Injection, please consult your doctor.

If you take too much

Taking more Menoroz than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Menoroz 150 IU Injection

Most side effects of Menoroz are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Menoroz 150 IU Injection

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Menoroz. Some combinations can change how Menoroz works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Menoroz 150 IU Injection

Store Menoroz below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Menoroz 150 IU Injection

Menoroz 150IU Injection stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility. It may also be used to stimulate sperm formation in men. Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of your suggested pregnancy plan. Pregnancy following treatment with Menoroz 150IU Injection is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally. The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation. Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Do not use Menoroz 150IU Injection if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Chemical class:

Peptides