Store at controlled room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F). Reconstituted solution is stable for
60 days when refrigerated.
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a polypeptide hormone produced by the human placenta, is
composed of an alpha and a beta subunit. The alpha sub-unit is essentially identical to the alpha
subunits of the human pituitary gonadotropins, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH), as well as to the alpha subunit of human thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The beta
subunits of these hormones differ in amino acid sequence.
There are three places that a subcutaneous injection may be given: the abdomen, the thigh, or the back of your arm as shown here
- Select your injection site (the abdomen is preferred)
- Cleanse the area with alcohol and let dry. Do not blow on it.
- Take a pinch of the fatty tissue you have cleansed. The injection is given here.
- Hold the syringe like a pencil or a dart approximately 1 inch away from the skin.
- Insert the needle quickly (not hard), with one fluid motion, into the skin.
- Let go of the pinch of skin. Depress the plunger and inject all of the medication. Pull the needle straight out.
- Apply pressure to the injection site with a sterile gauze pad.
- Never reuse needles or syringes.
- Dispose of the syringe in a biohazard container such as a Sharps container – or in a sealable, unbreakable plastic container such as a laundry detergent bottle.
Please be aware that some of these instructions may vary based on your particular situation or preference.
