Merional 150 I.U 1 Vial

Mechanism Of Action Of Human Menopausal Gonadotrophin

• Each one ml vial of Merional 150 contains:
• 150 IU Menotrophin BP (Human menopausal gonadotrophin, HMG) providing 75 IU follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and 75 IU luteinizing hormone (LH) activity.

Therapeutic Indications Of Merional Vial

• Anovulation (including polycystic ovarian disease, PCOD) in women who have been unresponsive to treatment with clomiphene citrate.
• Stimulation of multifollicular development in patients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT).
• Merional 150 IU may be given in combination with human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) for the stimulation of spermatogenesis in men who have congenital or acquired hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
• Merional is indicated for use in adults only.

Method Of Administration Of Merional Vial

• Treatment with Merional should be initiated under the supervision of a physician experienced in the treatment of fertility issues.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Merional Vial

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
• headache,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• mild stomach/abdominal pain,
• pelvic pain or tenderness,
• bloating,
• injection site reactions (redness, pain, bruising, irritation),
• breast swelling/tenderness/pain,

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Merional Vial

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Merional should not be used during breast-feeding or Pregnancy and your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advices

• Eat foods rich in antioxidants. 
• Antioxidants like folate and zinc may improve fertility for both men and women.
• Eat a bigger breakfast.
• Avoid trans fats.
• Cut down on carbs if you have PCOS.
• Eat fewer refined carbs.
• Eat more fiber.
• Swap protein sources.
• Choose high fat dairy.

Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Merional Vial

• Merional is a potent gonadotrophin capable of causing mild to severe adverse reactions and should only be used by physicians who are thoroughly experienced with infertility problems and their management. 
• To minimize the risks of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) or of multiple pregnancies, ultrasound scans as well as oestradiol measurements are recommended.

Storage Conditions Of Merional Vial

• Store below 25.
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. 
• The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Merional Vial

• Ask your physician or pharmacist 
• Visit SFDA
• Or Imed
• Or Drugs.com