Chorionic Gonadotropin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Chorex, Novarel, Pregnyl, Profasi, Profasi HP, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing - The dose of chorionic gonadotropin will be different for different
patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions
on the label
. The following information includes only the average doses
for chorionic gonadotropin. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of doses you receive each day, the time
allowed between doses, and the length of time you receive the medicine depend
on the medical problem for which you are receiving chorionic gonadotropin
.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For treating men with problems related to low levels of male hormones:
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Adults - 1000 to 4000 Units injected into the muscle two to three
times a week. You may need to receive this medicine for several weeks, months,
or longer. If you are being treated for a low sperm count and have been on
this medicine for six months, your doctor may give you another hormone medicine
(menotropin or urofollitropin injection). You may need to receive both of
these medicines together for up to twelve more months.
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To help pregnancy occur in women:
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Adults - 5000 to 10,000 Units injected into the muscle on a day
chosen by your doctor. The dose and day will depend on your hormone levels
and the other medicines that you have been using.
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For the treatment of cryptorchidism (condition where testes do not
develop properly):
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Children - 1000 to 5000 Units injected into the muscle two to
three times a week for up to ten doses.
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