Medical Description
Neo Hcg Powder For Injection is used in treating infertility in both men and women. It contains human chorionic gonadotropin as its active ingredient. This medicine will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Avoid self-injecting this medicine. Before starting Neo Hcg Powder For Injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting Neo Hcg Powder For Injection.
Uses of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
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Neo Hcg Powder For Injection is similar to a hormone that helps in the normal development of an egg in an ovary of women and activates the release of an egg during ovulation.
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It helps women in treating infertility (unable to get pregnant).
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It is also used in men to increase sperm count.
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This medicine is also used to help certain boys in normal sexual development.
Contraindications of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
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If you are allergic to human chorionic gonadotropin or any of the other ingredients of Neo Hcg Powder For Injection.
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If you have a tumour of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland (in the brain).
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If you have a cyst in the ovaries.
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If you have vaginal bleeding due to an unknown reason.
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If you have breast, ovaries or womb cancer.
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If you had an extrauterine pregnancy (pregnancy outside of your womb) recently.
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If you have swelling of your veins or blood clotting of your veins.
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If you are unable to get pregnant due to menopause or early menopause or abnormal functions of sexual organs.
Side effects of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
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Injection site pain, redness, swelling
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Headache, fatigue
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Vomiting, nausea
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Stomach pain, diarrhoea
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Irritation, restlessness
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Breast pain
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (ovaries may have overreacted to the medicine and large cyst may be developed)
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Precocious puberty (a condition wherein a child’s body starts changing into an adult too early), enlarged breast in men
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Allergic reactions
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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (a condition in women who take medicines to get pregnant)
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Blood clotting problems
Precautions and Warnings of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
Pregnancy
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Can I take Neo Hcg Powder For Injection during pregnancy?
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Neo Hcg Powder For Injection should not be used during pregnancy, as limited information is available about its safety during pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
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Can I take Neo Hcg Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?
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It is unknown if the components of Neo Hcg Powder For Injection pass into the breastmilk or not. Hence, you should not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
Driving
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Can I drive if I have consumed Neo Hcg Powder For Injection?
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It is not expected that Neo Hcg Powder For Injection will affect your ability to drive, but if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert, then avoid driving.
Alcohol
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Can I consume alcohol with Neo Hcg Powder For Injection?
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There is limited information about the effects of Neo Hcg Powder For Injection on alcohol, but avoid taking alcohol in excessive amounts.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You have any blood clot problems like swelling of your veins or blood clotting in your veins.
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Before starting Neo Hcg Powder For Injection, you and your partner should get the fertility test done.
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The risk of getting Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) may increase.
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When taking Neo Hcg Powder For Injection, you may be at the risk of being pregnant with more than one child (twins, triplets).
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You should have an early ultrasound done to check for the possibility of (ectopic pregnancy) pregnancy outside the womb.
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The risk of miscarriage may increase when using Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) to get pregnant as compared to normal pregnancy.
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When you get a pregnancy test done using serum or urine while using this medicine or even 10 days after using it, there may be a possibility that you get a false-positive test result.
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Neo Hcg Powder For Injection should not be used in children and adolescents.
Mode of Action of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
How Does It Work?
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Neo Hcg Powder For Injection is similar to a hormone that is naturally found in your body called chorionic gonadotropin, which helps in reproduction and fertility.
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Neo Hcg Powder For Injection binds on the ovary cells to a receptor in the body that is shared with a hormone called luteinising hormone which helps in pregnancy and puberty.
Directions for Use of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
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This medicine will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
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Do not self-inject Neo Hcg Powder For Injection.
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Follow the instructions suggested by your doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
Interactions with other medicines
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Neo Hcg Powder For Injection may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
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No significant interactions have been reported, but when this medication is used in females together with menotropins to treat infertility, it may cause multiple births (twins, triplets).
Storage and disposal of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
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Store Neo Hcg Powder For Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
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Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Neo Hcg 5000 IU
Overdose
The doctor and nurse usually give Neo Hcg Powder For Injection; the chances of an overdose are less because the treatment and the dose will be specific to the patient. However, in case of any discomforts after or during the treatment with this medicine, it should be informed immediately to the doctor.
Missed a Dose
The doctor or nurse usually gives Neo Hcg Powder For Injection in the hospital or a clinic. Therefore, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you feel that a dose has been missed, then please inform your doctor and nurse.
