What is Eutropin 4IU Injection

Eutropin 4IU Injection is a medicine that is identical to the main form of the naturally occurring human growth hormone. It is used to treat children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). It is used to treat short stature in adults also. Eutropin 4IU Injection is given as an injection into the skin under the supervision of a doctor.  Your doctor or nurse will help you to learn the exact method of self-administration. You should receive appropriate training and instructions from the physician before using it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.  

How work is Eutropin 4IU Injection

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, or have a thyroid disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.  Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, kidney function and level of growth hormone before and during the treatment.  

Benefits of Eutropin Injection

In Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency

Eutropin 4IU Injection acts as a replacement for growth hormone, and helps restore normal growth and development of bones and muscles in individuals suffering from growth hormone deficiency. It helps children grow taller and also enables muscle growth in both children as well as adults. However, it should be used only if prescribed by a doctor and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Eutropin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Eutropin

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Headache
• Rash