Gonal-f RFF Rediject

• It is used to help women get pregnant.
• It is used to help make sperm.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

For all patients taking Gonal-f RFF Rediject (follitropin alfa):

• If you have an allergy to follitropin alfa or any other part of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have any of these health problems: Adrenal gland disease, brain tumor, pituitary gland disease, or thyroid gland disease.

Women:

• If your ovaries no longer make eggs (primary ovarian failure).
• If you have any of these health problems: A tumor in your female organs, enlarged ovaries or ovarian cysts, or vaginal bleeding where the cause is not known.
• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take Gonal-f RFF Rediject if you are pregnant.
• If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.

Men:

• If you are not able to make sperm or you have a tumor in your male organs.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Gonal-f RFF Rediject with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

For all patients taking Gonal-f RFF Rediject (follitropin alfa):

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take Gonal-f RFF Rediject. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine may raise the chance of very bad side effects like blood clots and lung problems. Rarely, these effects have been deadly. Talk with the doctor.

Women:

• You will need to have ultrasounds done while using this medicine. Talk with your doctor.
• This medicine may raise the chance of getting pregnant with more than one baby.
• This medicine may raise the chance of very bad side effects like enlarged ovaries and ovarian cysts that burst. Rarely, these effects have been deadly. Talk with the doctor.
• If your ovaries get too big, your doctor may tell you that you need to avoid sex. This may cause an ovarian cyst to burst. Talk with your doctor.
• This medicine may raise the chance of twisting of the ovaries (ovarian torsion) in women with some health problems. This can cause blood flow to the ovary to be cut off. Talk with the doctor.
• The chance of pregnancy outside of the uterus (ectopic pregnancy) may be raised in some women. Talk with your doctor.
• Limit working out while undergoing ovarian stimulation. Talk with your doctor.
• The rate of pregnancy loss (miscarriage) is higher in women using drugs like this one than in women who have a natural pregnancy. Talk with the doctor.
• If you have used drugs like this one more than 1 time to get pregnant, the chance of having tumors in your ovaries may be raised. Talk with your doctor.
• This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking Gonal-f RFF Rediject, call your doctor right away.

• Store in a refrigerator or at room temperature.
• Do not freeze.
• Protect from light.
• Be sure you know how long you can store this medicine before you need to throw it away.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.