How should I use HCG?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
HCG is not for daily use. How often you use this medicine depends on the condition you are treating. You may need medical tests to help determine how long you should use HCG.
HCG is injected into a muscle or under the skin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand how to use an injection.
Be sure you understand how to properly mix this medicine with a liquid (diluent) if needed.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using HCG.
Store unmixed HCG and diluent at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Store mixed medicine in the refrigerator. Use mixed Novarel within 30 days. Use mixed Pregnyl within 60 days. Call your pharmacist if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it.
Storing a prefilled syringe (Ovidrel):
- Refrigerate and use until expiration date; or
- Store at room temperature and use within 30 days.
Carefully follow the mixing, storage, and expiration instructions that come with the brand of HCG you are using.
Throw away a prefilled syringe after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.
Do not reuse a needle or syringe. Place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container and dispose of it following state or local laws. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.