Gonal-f RFF (Follitropin Alfa Injection) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Gonal-f RFF Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Gonal-f RFF)?

Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of follicle stimulating hormone.

What happens if I overdose (Gonal-f RFF)?

An overdose of follicle stimulating hormone is unlikely to threaten life. Notify your doctor immediately or call an emergency room or poison control center for advice if an overdose is suspected.

Symptoms of a follicle stimulating hormone overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while using follicle stimulating hormone (Gonal-f RFF)?

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity during treatment with follicle stimulating hormone unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What other drugs will affect follicle stimulating hormone (Gonal-f RFF)?

It is not known whether other medications will interact with follicle stimulating hormone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has additional information about follicle stimulating hormone written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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