Gonal F is a drug used to treat infertility in women who cannot ovulate, which is ineffective in cases of primary ovarian failure, Gonal F may help stimulate sperm production in men, thereby enhancing the chances of reproduction both sexes.

What are the active ingredients in Gonal?

It is a drug of the gonadotropic glands as it contains one of the body's natural hormones, the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates the ovaries to produce eggs in ladies and helps to grow and mature sperm in men.

What is Gonal used for?

Gonal uses include treating fertility problems in women as It helps stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs.

 

This drug is usually used with another hormone (hCG) to help grow and release a mature egg, and enhance the chances of pregnancy and reproduction.

Injection Method of Gonal 300 pen

• You should follow the instructions on the prescription label read the instruction papers, and use the drug as indicated by the doctor.

• Gonal F needles are used for subcutaneous injections, the doctor may teach you how to do it correctly.

• You may need to mix Gonal F with diluted liquid before using it.

• Prepare the injection only when you are ready to use it, and do not use it if the drug appears cloudy or with particles.

• For pregnancy, you may need to have intercourse daily for several consecutive days, the timing between the dose of the drug and the intercourse is important for the effectiveness of Gonal F.

• Do not shake the drug, but once mixed, use the liquid in the injection immediately.

• Before injecting each dose, clean the injection site with alcohol, and the site position should be changed every time to reduce the risk of subcutaneous tissue injury.

Gonal side effects

Common side effects of Gonal F injections include:

• Headache.

• Abdominal pain.

• Ovarian cysts.

• Bloating.

• Nausea.

In rare cases, the injection may cause serious side effects, in which case the doctor must be consulted immediately:

• Allergic reactions.

• Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. It is a syndrome accompanied by pain and swelling of the pelvis or abdomen with nausea and vomiting or sudden weight gain.

• Lung problems, such as difficulty breathing.

• Heart attack.

• Stroke.

• Ectopic pregnancy, symptoms of severe unexplained pelvic pain with abnormal vaginal bleeding.

Precautions for Gonal F

• A doctor or pharmacist should be told before using injections in case of allergies to the drug or any other substances.

• Inform the doctor of the history of the disease, especially about fertility problems, abnormal bleeding from the vagina or uterus, thyroid or adrenal problems, breast or uterine cancer, pituitary tumors, heart and lung diseases, and ovarian problems.

Gonal F and pregnancy

• The use of Gonal F injections should be discontinued if the woman thinks she is pregnant, and the doctor should be immediately told to stop using Gonal F.

Drug interactions

Other drugs may affect the effectiveness of Gonal F injections and may increase the risk of serious side effects of injections, so you should consult a doctor before using injections, especially if taking other medications.

Preservation and storage of the drug

• The medicine is kept unopened in the refrigerator.

• Store at room temperature away from light, and serve within 3 months or until the expiry date.

• If the package is opened, the drug is used within 28 days.