What Pregnyl is used for

Pregnyl belongs to a group of hormones known as gonadotrophins which play an important part in human fertility and reproduction. It only works if it is injected.

Females:
Pregnyl is used with other medicines to ripen an egg cell in the ovaries and to release the egg (ovulation).

Males:
Pregnyl is used to increase sperm count. It is also used in young boys with un-descended testicles.

Your doctor may have prescribed Pregnyl for another reason.

Pregnyl is not addictive.

A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this medicine.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.

ABILITY TO DRIVE OR OPERATE MACHINERY.

As far as is known, Pregnyl has no effect on alertness and concentration.

Product Description

What it looks like.

The pack contains clear glass ampoules with 1500 or 5000 IU of human chorionic gonadotrophin as a dry white powder.

The pack also contains a corresponding number of clear glass ampoules of clear colourless liquid (solvent) which is used to dissolve the white powder.

Do not use this medicine if the glass ampoules are broken or damaged or if the powder or liquid is discoloured or not clear.

Ingredients

Active ingredient:
Human chorionic gonadotrophin

Powder also contains:
Carmellose sodium
Sodium phosphate monobasic anhydrous
Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous
Mannitol

The liquid used to dissolve the powder contains sodium chloride and water for injections.