Pregnyl 5000 i.u. (Gonadotropin Chorionic)

Pregnyl contains:

- Carmellose sodium

- Chorionic gonadotropin 

- Disodium phosphate anhydrous

- Mannite (E 421)

- Sodium dihydrogen phosphate (anhydrous)

Pregnyl belongs to a group of hormones called gonadotropins, which play an important role in human fertility. It only works when injected.

Women:

Pregnyl, along with other drugs, is used to make an egg mature in the ovaries and release the egg.

Men:

Pregnyl is used to increase sperm count. It is also used in boys with un-descended testicles.

Pregnyl is not addictive.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about this medicine.

The frequency of these side effects is unknown:

- fluid accumulation in the lungs

- Fever

- Headaches

- injection site problems like bruising, pain, redness, swelling, itching, skin rash, or allergic reactions

- Liver problems

- may affect pregnancy test results

- Miscarriage

- Mood swings

- Multiple pregnancy

- Edema

- rash or skin rash

- Thromboembolism

- Tiredness