What GONAL-f contains
- The active substance is follitropin alfa.
- Each vial contains 600 IU of follitropin alfa.
- After reconstitution, there are 450 IU (33 micrograms) of follitropin alfa in 0.75 ml solution, that means there are 600 IU (44 micrograms) in each millilitre of solution.
- The other ingredients are sucrose, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, disodium phosphate dihydrate, concentrated phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide.
- The solvent contains water for injections.
What GONAL-f looks like and contents of the pack
- GONAL-f is presented as a powder and solvent which are used to prepare a solution for injection.
- The powder is a white pellet in a multidose glass vial.
- The solvent is a clear colourless liquid in a pre-filled syringe, each containing 1 ml.
- GONAL-f is supplied in packs of 1 vial of powder with 1 pre-filled syringe of solvent and 6 disposable syringes for administration graduated in International Units (IU FSH).
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Merck Serono Europe Limited, 56 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP, United Kingdom.
Manufacturer
Merck Serono S.p.A., Via delle Magnolie 15, I-70026 Modugno (Bari), Italy.
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder.
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HOW TO PREPARE AND USE THE GONAL-f POWDER AND SOLVENT
- This section tells you how to prepare and use your GONAL-f powder and solvent.
- Before starting the preparation, please read these instructions the whole way through first.
- Give yourself the injection at the same time each day.
1. Wash your hands and find a clean area
- It is important that your hands and the items you use be as clean as possible.
- A good place is a clean table or kitchen surface.
2. Get together everything you need and lay them out::
- 2 alcohol swabs
- The pre-filled syringe containing the solvent (the clear liquid)
- The vial containing GONAL-f (the white powder)
- An empty syringe for injection (see illustration below)
3.Preparing the solution
- Remove the protective caps from the powder vial and from the pre-filled syringe.
- Take your pre-filled syringe, insert the needle into the powder vial and slowly inject all the solvent into the vial containing the powder.
- Remove the syringe from the vial and throw it away (put the protective cap to avoid injuries).
- This vial contains several doses of GONAL-f. You will have to keep it several days and only draw the prescribed dose every day.
4. Getting ready the syringe for injection
- Swirl gently the vial of GONAL-f prepared in step 3, do not shake. Check that the solution is clear and does not contain any particles.
- Take the syringe for injection and fill it with air by pulling the plunger to the correct dose in International Units (IU FSH).
- Insert the needle into the vial, turn the vial upside down and inject the air into the vial.
- Draw the prescribed dose of GONAL-f into the syringe for administration by pulling the plunger until it reaches the correct dose in IU FSH.
5. Removing air bubbles
- If you see air bubbles in the syringe, hold the syringe with the needle pointing upwards and gently flick the syringe until all the air collects at the top. Push the plunger until the air bubbles are gone.
6. Injecting the dose
- Immediately inject the solution: Your doctor or nurse will have already advised you where to inject (e.g. tummy, front of thigh). To minimise skin irritation, select a different injection site each day.
- Clean the chosen skin area with an alcohol swab using a circular motion.
- Firmly pinch the skin together and insert the needle at a 45° to 90° angle using a dart-like motion.
- Inject under the skin by pushing gently the plunger, as you were taught. Do not inject directly into a vein. Take as much time as you need to inject all the solution.
- Immediately withdraw the needle and clean the skin with an alcohol swab using a circular motion.
7. After the injection
- Once you have finished your injection, immediately discard the used syringes safely, preferably in a sharp container.
- Store the glass vial with the prepared solution in a safe place. You may need it again. The prepared solution is for your use alone and must not be given to other patients.
- For further injections with the prepared solution of GONAL-f, repeat steps 4. to 7.