Norditropin Nordilet Injection
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Product introduction
Norditropin Nordilet Injection is a medicine that is identical to the main form of the naturally occurring human growth hormone. It is used to treat children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). It is used to treat short stature in adults also.
Norditropin Nordilet Injection has the same structure as natural human growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles.
Norditropin Nordilet Injection has the same structure as natural human growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles.
Uses of Norditropin Injection
Benefits of Norditropin Injection
In Growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency
Norditropin Nordilet Injection acts as a replacement for growth hormone, and helps restore normal growth and development of bones and muscles in individuals suffering from growth hormone deficiency. It helps children grow taller and also enables muscle growth in both children as well as adults. However, it should be used only if prescribed by a doctor and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Norditropin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Norditropin
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Headache
- Rash
How to use Norditropin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Norditropin Nordilet Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Norditropin Nordilet Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Norditropin Nordilet Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Norditropin Nordilet Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Norditropin Nordilet Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Norditropin Nordilet Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Norditropin Nordilet Injection
₹7176.0/Injection
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Quick tips
- Norditropin Nordilet Injection helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
- It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
- Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Growth Hormone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Growth hormone agonist
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Norditropin Nordilet Injection
Once A Day
91%
Twice A Day
9%
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Marketer details
Name: Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No.32, 47-50, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560 066
Country of origin: India
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