GONAL-f 1050 IU / 1.75 mL

GONAL-f 1050 IU / 1.75 mL is a prescription fertility medicine containing Follitropin Alfa, a recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone, also called r-hFSH. The pack shown is from Merck Serono and is used by subcutaneous injection under fertility specialist supervision. Tiny fertility box, massive hormone-management spreadsheet.

The official product information states that the GONAL-f 1050 IU / 1.75 mL multidose vial contains follitropin alfa and is designed to deliver 1050 IU in 1.75 mL after reconstitution.

Composition:

Follitropin Alfa – 77 micrograms / 1.75 mL
Equivalent to: 1050 IU / 1.75 mL
Each mL after reconstitution: 600 IU

Key Information:

Brand Name: GONAL-f
Strength: 1050 IU / 1.75 mL
Active Ingredient: Follitropin Alfa
Dosage Form: Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Medicine Type: Fertility hormone medicine / Recombinant FSH
Manufacturer/Brand Shown: Merck Serono
Common Use: Fertility treatment and follicle stimulation
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Category: Prescription medicine
Pack Contents: 1 vial, 1 pre-filled solvent syringe, and 15 disposable administration syringes, as listed in official packaging information.

How It Works:

GONAL-f works like natural follicle-stimulating hormone, which helps stimulate follicle development in women and sperm production in certain men when used with appropriate hormone therapy. Official information lists use in adult women for anovulation, assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF, and follicular development in severe LH/FSH deficiency; it also lists use in adult men for stimulation of spermatogenesis with hCG therapy.

Potential Indications:

• Ovulation induction in women with anovulation
• Follicle stimulation in IVF / assisted reproductive technology
• Follicular development in women with severe LH and FSH deficiency
• Stimulation of spermatogenesis in men with hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
• Other fertility-specialist-directed use based on diagnosis and reports

Dosage & Storage:

Use only as directed by a qualified fertility specialist.
Do not self-adjust the dose, because hormone dosing is not a “let’s see what happens” activity.
This medicine is given by subcutaneous injection after proper preparation and training.
Store as per the physical label. Official product information says before reconstitution it should be stored below 25°C, protected from light; after reconstitution, it should not be frozen and unused solution should be discarded after 28 days.
Keep out of reach of children.

Important Safety Information:

GONAL-f should be used only with proper monitoring, including ultrasound and hormone checks when required. It can cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which may become serious, and official labeling warns that gonadotropin therapy requires appropriate monitoring facilities.

Possible side effects may include:

• Injection-site pain or redness
• Headache
• Abdominal pain or bloating
• Nausea
• Ovarian enlargement
• Pelvic pain
• Multiple pregnancy risk
• Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
• Allergic reaction in rare cases

Serious warning signs such as severe pelvic pain, rapid weight gain, vomiting, breathing difficulty, reduced urination, severe bloating, or allergic symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Official labeling mentions severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, breathing difficulty, and reduced urination as warning signs associated with OHSS.

Label Verification:

Please double-check the physical product label before listing or use, including product name, strength, active ingredient, manufacturer details, batch number, expiry date, storage instructions, reconstitution instructions, dosage directions, and route of administration.

General Information Disclaimer:

The information provided here is for general educational and product-identification purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication regimen.