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Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml contains follicle-stimulating hormone used to treat fertility problems (usually given along with other medicines). In females, it develops and ripens several follicles (containing eggs necessary for fertilization) in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (a procedure that helps to get pregnant). It also helps to induce the ovulation procedure (releasing an egg from the ovary). In males, it helps replenish the deficient testosterone (anabolic steroid and primary sex hormone in males) levels and helps produce sperm cells.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml belongs to a group of medicines called Gonadotropins. It is used to treat infertility in women (oligo-anovulatory infertile patients in whom the cause of infertility is functional and not due to primary ovarian failure) and to stimulate sperm production in men.

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml contains a follicle-stimulating hormone, which acts by developing and ripening several follicles and inducing the ovulation procedure. In infertile men, Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is used along with other medicines to help produce sperm.

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml may cause certain side effects, such as headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, fever, sore throat, sneezing, and pain at the injection site. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml will be administered by a trained healthcare doctor.

Before receiving Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml, inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml or any contents present in it. Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is not recommended for patients with primary ovarian failure, and primary testicular failure, pregnant and breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before receiving Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is used in the treatment of Female infertility and Hypogonadism. The detailed uses of Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml are as follows:

  • Treatment of Female Infertility: Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is used to stimulate ovarian follicular growth in women who do not have primary ovarian failure, helping develop and mature eggs for fertilization.
  • Support in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART): Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml promotes the development of multiple follicles in ovulatory women undergoing procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF), enhancing the chances of successful embryo retrieval.
  • Induction of Ovulation in Anovulatory Patients: Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is used to trigger ovulation in women with functional infertility, enabling timed conception or ART procedures.
  • Stimulation of Spermatogenesis in Men: Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is used alongside other hormones to treat male hypogonadism by encouraging sperm production in men with low gonadotropin levels.

Key Benefits

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml contains ‘follicle-stimulating hormone used to treat fertility problems (usually given along with other medicines). In females, Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml develops and ripens several follicles (containing eggs necessary for fertilization) in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (a procedure that helps to get pregnant). It also helps to induce the ovulation procedure (releasing an egg from the ovary). In males, it helps replenish the deficient testosterone (anabolic steroid and primary sex hormone in males) levels and helps produce sperm cells.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer it.

How Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml Works

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml contains a follicle-stimulating hormone, which acts by developing and ripening several follicles and inducing the ovulation procedure. In infertile men, Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is used along with other medicines to help produce sperm.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Do not use Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml if you are pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

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Driving

Safe

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml does not effect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is not intended for use in children.

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Heart

Caution

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml may be used in individuals with heart conditions, but caution is advised due to potential vascular effects and the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). A thorough cardiovascular assessment and close monitoring are essential before initiating therapy.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml may be used in geriatric patients, but age-related risks like thromboembolism require caution. Individualized dosing and close monitoring are essential to minimize complications.

What if I have taken an overdose of Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml

As Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is a parenteral formulation, the chance of overdose may be less. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise and physical activity. Maintain a healthy weight. Besides this, weight-bearing exercises can help in making your bones strong.
  • Consume a healthy diet, including foods rich in antioxidants, fibre-rich foods, and high-fat dairy. Cut down on carbs or limit refined carbs.
  • Try to be stress-free to improve your mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations.
  • Limit caffeine intake.
  • Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, as these can be risk factors for female infertility.

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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml to start to work: The time required for Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml to show its action is not clinically established. The time for which the effects of Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml last: The duration of action for Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml

If you miss a dose, don't double your next dose. Call your healthcare provider for further instructions.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml out of the sight and reach of children. • Cold chain - To be stored in cold places at 2ºC to 8ºC.

Drug Warnings

Before receiving Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml, inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to this medicine or any contents present in it. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before receiving Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml to rule out any side effects. Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is not recommended for patients with primary ovarian failure, primary testicular failure, an untreated or uncontrolled disorder of the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, or adrenal gland, abnormal vaginal bleeding, ovarian cyst, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of ovaries, testicle, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before receiving Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml to rule out any side effects. Inform your doctor if you have/had any history of stroke, blood clot, stomach surgery, unusual vaginal bleeding, PCOD, and liver/kidney disease. This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children. 

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml may interact with ganirelix, OTC medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Before starting the treatment with Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml, inform your doctor about your ongoing medicines and medication history.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml should not be used in patients with adrenal dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction, ovarian cysts (fluid-filled sacs in ovaries), and tumours of ovaries, womb, or breast.

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Therapeutic Class

[HUMAN FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE]

FAQs

Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is used to treat Female infertility, Hypogonadism.
In females, Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml acts by developing and ripening several follicles and inducing the ovulation procedure. In infertile men, Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml is used along with other medicines to help produce sperm.
If you undergo a blood or urine test to detect pregnancy within 10 days of using Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml, there may be a chance of false-positive test results.
Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml should not be used in patients who have untreated or uncontrolled endocrine disorders, unchecked heavy or abnormal vaginal bleeding, an ovarian cyst, or cancer of the breast, ovary, uterus, testicle, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland.
Yes, Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml can be used for males. It helps to restore deficient testosterone levels, an anabolic steroid and primary male sex hormone and promotes the production of sperm cells.
No, Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml should not be taken by pregnant women as it is not safe. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Yes, Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml may cause multiple pregnancies as it stimulates the development and maturation of multiple ovarian follicles during ovulation induction. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a condition that can occur after fertility treatments, leading to swollen and painful ovaries. It results from an excessive response to hormone treatments used to stimulate egg production.
Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml will be administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously in in-vitro fertilisation by the doctor or nurse and the dose will be determined by the doctor based on your condition being treated.
Since Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml will be administered by the doctor or nurse, it is unlikely to miss a dose. Follow the schedule as advised by the doctor to avoid missing a dose.
The side effects of Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml include vomiting, headache, fever, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, sore throat, sneezing, and pain at the injection site. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Foligraf 1200 IU Multidose Cartridge Injection 2 ml belongs to the group of medications called gonadotropins. It is used to treat infertility in women caused by functional issues rather than primary ovarian failure, and also to stimulate sperm production in men. It contains follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which aids in the development and maturation of multiple follicles, triggering ovulation. In men, it is combined with other medications to promote sperm production.

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India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

3RD Floor, Liberty Tower, Plot No. K-10, behind Reliable Plaza, Kalwa Industrial Estate, Gavate Wadi, MIDC, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400708
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