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There are no known interactions between chorionic gonadotropin and other medicines. Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

Do not use chorionic gonadotropin unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Use it as prescribed. Do not share chorionic gonadotropin with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. This medicine is injected into a muscle. Make sure that you or a caregiver understands how to properly prepare and use chorionic gonadotropin. If you have any questions, talk to your health care provider. Keep chorionic gonadotropin out of the reach of children. Since this medicine may be kept in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator. Attend all checkups and tests as directed. Chorionic gonadotropin can affect certain lab tests, especially those that measure hormones. If you need a test to check hormones, make sure your health care team knows you are using chorionic gonadotropin, so they can adjust the test results properly.

Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if chorionic gonadotropin is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following. Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your health care provider if you have any of the following.

Chorionic gonadotropin is meant to be used only as instructed for your treatment. Use it as your health care provider recommends. Do not use double or extra doses. If you miss a dose, call your health care provider right away to learn what to do.

If you or someone else has used too much chorionic gonadotropin, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use chorionic gonadotropin.

Chorionic gonadotropin, also called hCG, acts like certain natural hormones in your body. It works by signaling your body to make sex hormones that are important for development and reproduction. In males, hCG helps the testes make certain hormones that lead to facial hair, a deeper voice, and other traits of sexual maturity. It can also help the testicles descend into the scrotum. In females, hCG helps the eggs develop and leads to ovulation, which is when the ovary releases an egg. This can help people get pregnant.

Chorionic gonadotropin is commonly used for the following conditions.

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There are no known interactions between chorionic gonadotropin and foods or drinks. It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect chorionic gonadotropin.

The most common side effects of chorionic gonadotropin are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

While less common, the most serious side effects of chorionic gonadotropin are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Severe Allergic Reactions. Chorionic gonadotropin may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop using chorionic gonadotropin and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Before you prepare your dose, store chorionic gonadotropin at room temperature, between 68 F and 77 F (20 C and 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F and 86 F (15 C and 30 C) for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it. Store in a cool, dry place. After you prepare your dose, store chorionic gonadotropin in the refrigerator, at temperatures between 36 F and 46 F (2 C and 8 C). Do not freeze it. You must use or discard the medicine within a certain length of time after preparing it (usually 30 or 60 days). Follow the instructions that come with your chorionic gonadotropin product. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about storing your medicine.