Follitec Information

Follitec, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Female Infertility. Secondary and off-label uses of Follitec have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Follitec depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Follitec can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Follitec normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Follitec's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Follitec's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Follitec related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Follitec contraindications section.

Besides this, Follitec may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Follitec is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Follitec Benefits & Uses
Follitec Dosage & How to Take
Follitec Side Effects
Follitec Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Follitec with Other Drugs
Follitec Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Follitec
Follitec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Follitec Benefits & Uses

Follitec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Female Infertility

Other Benefits

Male Hypogonadism
Low Sperm Count (Read More - How to increase sperm count)

Follitec Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Female Infertility Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 75 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Follitropin alpha Injection
Adult(Male)	Disease: Low Sperm Count Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 225 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: 12 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Follitec Related Warnings

Is the use of Follitec safe for pregnant women?

Follitec should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Follitec safe during breastfeeding?

Follitec should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Follitec on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Follitec on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Follitec will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Follitec on the Liver?

Side effects of Follitec on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Follitec on the Heart?

Information about safety of Follitec for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Follitec with Other Drugs

Follitec should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ganirelix

Follitec Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Follitec unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ovarian Cysts
Allergy
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Follitec

Is this Follitec habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Follitec.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Follitec does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Follitec only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Follitec is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Follitec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Follitec

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Follitec and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Follitec

Information about the interaction of Follitec and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown