About containing
Recombinant human growth hormone
Used for
- Treats growth failure in children with growth hormone deficiency or certain other conditions.
- Treats adults with confirmed growth hormone deficiency.
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.15–0.3 mg daily, adjusted by a specialist using symptoms and blood tests.
Usual dose in children
Usually 0.025–0.035 mg/kg daily for growth hormone deficiency; other conditions require specialist dosing.
Common side effects
- Injection-site reactions
- Joint or muscle pain
- Headache
- Fluid retention and swelling
Important warnings
- Can raise blood sugar; monitoring may be needed.
- May increase pressure inside the skull, causing severe headache or vision changes.
- Not for growth promotion after growth plates have closed.
- Use only under specialist supervision; dosing depends on diagnosis and response.
Pregnancy
There is limited information; use during pregnancy is generally avoided unless a specialist considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether somatropin passes into breast milk; seek specialist guidance.
Interactions
- Corticosteroids may reduce growth-promoting effects.
- Somatropin can alter insulin or other diabetes medicine requirements.
- Thyroid replacement doses may need adjustment.
- Oral estrogen can affect dose requirements.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.