Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection

Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection contains Somatropin 5mg/1.5ml, a man-made growth hormone. Made by Novo Nordisk, it is prescribed for growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome and growth failure in chronic kidney disease. Pack size: 1 pre filled syringe x 1.5 ml injection.

Uses of Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection

Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection is used to treat children whose growth is poor because their body does not make enough growth hormone, and children with certain conditions that affect growth, such as Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, chronic kidney disease, or being born small for gestational age without catching up. It is also used in adults with confirmed severe growth hormone deficiency.

How Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection works

Somatropin is a laboratory-made form of human growth hormone, identical to the natural hormone. It stimulates the liver and other tissues to produce IGF-1, which drives the growth of bones and muscles in children and, in adults, helps regulate body fat, muscle mass, bone strength and energy.

Possible side effects

Many children and adults use Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection without major problems. Commonly reported effects are:

• Headache
• Joint or muscle pain
• Swelling of the hands or feet
• Pain or redness at the injection site
• Tingling or numbness in the hands

Contact the doctor promptly for a severe or persistent headache with vision problems or vomiting, a new limp or hip or knee pain in a child, severe stomach pain, or signs of high blood sugar such as excessive thirst.

Precautions and warnings

• Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection is started and monitored by a specialist endocrinologist, with regular checks of growth, blood sugar and thyroid function.
• Tell the doctor about any history of cancer, diabetes, curvature of the spine or breathing problems during sleep.
• It must not be used when there is an active tumour or a serious acute illness, such as after major surgery.
• Learn the correct injection technique, change the injection site each time, and store pens or vials in the refrigerator as directed.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss treatment with your specialist.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection online in Pakistan

Order Norditropin NordiFlex 5 mg / 1.5 ml Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Somatropin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.