Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
Genotropin 36 IU (12 mg) Injection is a prescription human growth hormone (HGH) therapy.
Contains Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone), identical to the natural hormone produced by the pituitary gland.
Used for treating growth hormone deficiency and growth-related disorders in children and adults.

🔹 Key Uses
Treatment of growth hormone deficiency (GHD)
Management of short stature in children due to hormonal imbalance
Used in conditions like Turner syndrome and other growth disorders (doctor-directed use)
In adults, helps improve body composition and muscle mass in GHD cases

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Somatropin 12 mg (equivalent to 36 IU)
Belongs to growth hormone agonist / peptide hormone class
Recombinant DNA-derived human growth hormone therapy

🔹 How It Works
Replaces or supplements natural growth hormone levels in the body
Stimulates production of IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1)
Promotes bone growth, muscle development, and metabolic balance

🔹 Key Benefits
Effective growth hormone replacement therapy
Supports normal height development in children with deficiency
Helps improve lean muscle mass and physical strength in adults with GHD
Clinically established endocrine therapy under specialist supervision

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Given as a subcutaneous injection (under the skin)
Dose is strictly individualized by an endocrinologist
Often administered several times per week or as prescribed
Requires proper training or healthcare supervision for use

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Joint or muscle pain
Swelling due to fluid retention
Headache
Tingling or numbness in extremities
Increased blood sugar levels

🔹 Precautions
Use only under specialist (endocrinologist) supervision
Not recommended in patients with active cancer or critical illness
Regular monitoring of growth, glucose, and hormone levels is required
Must be stored in a refrigerated condition (2–8°C)
Avoid self-adjusting dosage