CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN

This medication is either injected into a muscle or under the skin. Talk to your care team to see which way is right for you. You will be taught how to prepare and give this medication. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as several months of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

For patients receiving fertility treatments: Your care team must closely monitor you. Urine samples, blood tests, or ultrasound exams may be used to monitor treatment. If you think you have become pregnant, contact your care team at once.
For patients receiving this medication for other conditions: Your care team must closely monitor you. Call your care team if you notice any unusual effects.
Talk with your care team about limiting alcohol and decreasing tobacco use during your fertility treatments.

It is important not to miss your dose. Talk to your care team about what to do if you miss a dose.
For patients receiving fertility treatment: It is important not to miss a dose, as the success of your fertility treatment depends on proper use of this medication. Call your care team if you are unable to keep an appointment. If you are giving your own injections, do not use double or extra doses. Call your care team if you have any questions.
For patients receiving this medication for other conditions: If you are giving your own injections, and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you forget until the next day, skip the missed dose and continue with your schedule. Do not use double or extra doses. Call your care team if you have any questions.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
If you are taking this medication at home, ask your pharmacist how to store the product you are using. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.