Genotropin MiniQuick

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

Somatropin

Available from:

Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Class:

Medicine Registered

Patient Information leaflet

GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK(R)
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GENOTROPIN
MINIQUICK(R)
_somatropin (rbe), recombinant human growth hormone_
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
This leaflet answers some of the
common questions that you may
have about GENOTROPIN
MiniQuick.
It does not contain all the available
information. 
It does not take the place of talking
with your doctor, nurse or
pharmacist. 
All medicines have risks and
benefits.  Your doctor has weighed
the risks of you using
GENOTROPIN MiniQuick against
the expected benefits it will have for
you. 
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS
MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR, NURSE OR
PHARMACIST.
KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE.
You may need to read it again.
WHAT GENOTROPIN
MINIQUICK IS USED FOR
GENOTROPIN is a growth
hormone.  GENOTROPIN
MiniQuick is a device containing a
single dose of GENOTROPIN for
injection. 
GENOTROPIN is used to treat: 
*
Short stature caused by the lack
of growth hormone.
GENOTROPIN promotes the
growth of the long bones (for
example: upper legs) in children 
with reduced height due to lower
than normal levels of growth
hormone. 
*
Reduced growth in girls with
Turner syndrome. 
Turner syndrome is a genetic
disorder found in females. The
condition may cause short stature
and ovaries to not fully develop. 
*
Children with Prader-Willi
syndrome. 
Prader-Willi syndrome is a
genetic disorder that may cause
short stature, low muscle tone
and a constant feeling of hunger. 
GENOTROPIN helps to improve
growth and body composition.  It
also helps to reduce excessive fat
and improve muscle mass. 
Diet restrictions may still be
necessary during treatment with
GENOTROPIN. 
*
Children with kidney disease, to
help them grow at a normal rate. 
*
Adults who do not produce
enough natural growth hormone. 
However, your doctor may prescribe
GENOTROPIN MiniQuick for
another purpose.  Ask your doctor if
you have any questions about why
GENOTROPIN MiniQuick�