Chorigon IM

A preservative (benzyl alcohol) that is found in the liquid used to mix this product can infrequently cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems if given in large amounts (more than 100 milligrams per kilogram daily) to an infant during the first months of life. The risk is greater with low-birth-weight infants. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, very slow heartbeat. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, report them to the doctor immediately. If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating newborns.

This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.

When this medication is used in females with menotropins to treat infertility, it may cause multiple births (e.g., twins, triplets).

It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Chorigon IM Drug Interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use.

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including luteinizing hormone-LH/follicle stimulating hormone-FSH levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

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