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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 30, 2024 | 3:20 PM IST
Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection is used to treat female infertility. It contains Cetrorelix which works by blocking a natural hormone in the body and inhibits premature ovulation. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as itching, redness, or swelling at the site of injection, headache, or nausea. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection belongs to the class of drugs called hormones used to treat female infertility in women. Infertility is unable to become pregnant after trying for a year. Female infertility may be caused due to different factors affecting ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary), fertilization (fusion of sperm and egg), and implantation (fertilized egg attaches to uterus lining).

If eggs are released too early during fertility treatment, they may not be suitable for fertilization. Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection contains Cetrorelix, an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone that works by blocking a natural hormone in the body. Thereby, it inhibits premature ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovary too early).

Take Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience itching, redness, or swelling at the site of injection, headache, or nausea. Most of these side effects of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor before taking Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection. If you experience lower stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of the ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS).

Uses of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection

Treatment of Female infertility

Medicinal Benefits

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection contains Cetrorelix, a hormone that blocks a natural hormone in the body. Thereby, it inhibits premature ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary too early). If eggs are released too early during fertility treatment, they may not be suitable for fertilization.

Directions for Use

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection will usually be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. If you are asked to take Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection by yourself, follow instructions given by your doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection

  • Itching, redness, or swelling at the site of injection
  • Headache
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have any kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection. Avoid taking Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor before taking Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection. You are recommended to remove Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection from the refrigerator 30 minutes before using it. Wash your hands and inject Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection under the skin of the belly as instructed by your doctor. If you experience lower stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking any vitamins, OTC medicines, or herbal products.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have any kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid fried and processed foods.
  • Take high-fat dairy such as whole milk instead of low-fat products.
  • Include fiber-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in your diet.
  • Avoid refined carbohydrates that are high in sugars.
  • Replace animal proteins (like eggs, fish, and meat) with vegetable protein sources (nuts, seeds, and beans).
  • Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeinated drinks as they can worsen the symptoms.
  • Maintain a healthy weight, do moderate exercise regularly.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

Special Advise

  • Regular ultrasound scans are recommended to check if your ovaries are ready for ovulation.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Female infertility: Infertility is unable to become pregnant after trying for a year. Female infertility may be caused due to different factors affecting ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary), fertilization (fusion of sperm and egg), and implantation (fertilized egg attaches to uterus lining). The risk factors for infertility in females include smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, obesity, underweight, increasing age, or sexually transmitted infections. Also, certain medical conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hormonal imbalances, scarring from previous surgery, or pelvic inflammatory disease may cause infertility in females.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection is a category X pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth defects. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection is contraindicated in breastfeeding women. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor. Avoid using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection if you have severe kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection is not recommended for children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

D' Block, 3Rd Floor, Gillander House, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata - 700001 (Wb)
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FAQs

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection contains Cetrorelix that works by blocking a natural hormone in the body and inhibits premature ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary too early).
Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection may cause ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS) if used along with other medicines that cause stimulation of ovaries to develop more ready-to-be-released eggs. However, if you experience lower stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, please consult a doctor as these might be signs of OHSS.
Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection may be used in women undergoing IVF (in-vitro fertilization) treatment to prevent premature release of eggs so that mature eggs can be collected directly from ovaries. However, please consult a doctor before using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection.
You are recommended to consult a doctor before using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection during more than 1 menstrual cycle so that the doctor may check the benefits and risks of using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection.
Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection may cause miscarriage, birth defects, or stillbirth. Therefore, avoid Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection if you are pregnant and consult a doctor.
You are advised to follow instructions given by your doctor if you are taking Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection at home. Inject Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection under the belly's skin and select different parts of your belly every day to minimize skin irritation.
Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used for the prevention of premature ovulation in patients undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation.
Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection will usually be administered by a doctor. If you are asked to take Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection by yourself, follow instructions given by your doctor. The dose of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection will be adjusted by your doctor based on the response.
Possible side effects of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection are itching, redness, or swelling at the site of injection, headache, or nausea. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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