CHORIOMON

Choriomon 5000 IU is an injectable medication containing human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone naturally produced during pregnancy. Manufactured by IBSA, this product is used in fertility treatments and certain hormonal therapies.​

🧬 Product Overview

• Active Ingredient: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

• Formulation: Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder for injection

• Strength: 5000 IU per vial

• Administration Routes: Intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) injection

• Packaging: Typically supplied with a diluent (e.g., sodium chloride solution)

• Storage: Unreconstituted vials should be stored at room temperature (68–77°F or 20–25°C). After reconstitution, refrigerate and use within 60 days.

🩺 Clinical Uses

In Women:

• Ovulation Induction: Stimulates the release of eggs in women undergoing fertility treatments.

• Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Used in conjunction with other hormones like FSH during procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF). ​

• Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism: Treats low testosterone levels due to pituitary dysfunction.

• Delayed Puberty: Aids in the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

• Cryptorchidism: Assists in the descent of undescended testes.

• Oligospermia: Increases sperm count in certain cases.

⚙️ Administration & Dosage

The typical dosage for ovulation induction is 5000 to 10,000 IU administered intramuscularly once, usually 1 day following the last dose of menotropins.

Reconstitution Instructions:

1. Withdraw the appropriate volume of diluent (e.g., 1–2 mL) into a syringe.

2. Inject the diluent into the vial containing the hCG powder.

3. Gently swirl the vial until the powder is completely dissolved.

4. Draw the reconstituted solution into the syringe for injection.​

• Intramuscular: Upper outer quadrant of the buttock or thigh.

• Subcutaneous: Abdomen or outer thigh. 

⚠️ Precautions & Side Effects

Common Side Effects:

• Injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling)

• Headache

• Mood changes

• Fatigue

Serious Side Effects:

• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)

• Multiple pregnancies

• Allergic reactions​

Contraindications:

• Known allergy to hCG or any component of the formulation

• Pregnancy

• Uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal dysfunction

• Ovarian cysts or enlargement not related to polycystic ovary syndrome​

Patients should be monitored for signs of OHSS and multiple pregnancies during treatment.​

💡 Additional Information

• Purity: Choriomon is manufactured using advanced purification processes to ensure high purity and minimal protein contaminants.

• Self-Administration: Due to its formulation, Choriomon may be suitable for self-administration under medical supervision.

• Availability: Available in various international markets, including Europe and the Middle East.​