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Short stature due to decreased or failed secretion of pituitary growth hormone. Treatment of adults with severe growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in the insulin tolerance test for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak growth hormone concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Growth disturbances associated with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner's syndrome). Improvement of body composition and treatment of short stature associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) in paediatric patients. For treatment of growth disturbance in children with chronic renal insufficiency whose height is on or less than twenty-fifth percentile and whose growth velocity is on or less than twenty-fifth percentile for bone age. Chronic renal insufficiency is defined as glomerular filtration rate of less than 50 mL/min/1.73m2.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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Short stature due to decreased or failed secretion of pituitary growth hormone. Treatment of adults with severe growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in the insulin tolerance test for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak growth hormone concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Growth disturbances associated with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner's syndrome). Improvement of body composition and treatment of short stature associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) in paediatric patients. For treatment of growth disturbance in children with chronic renal insufficiency whose height is on or less than twenty-fifth percentile and whose growth velocity is on or less than twenty-fifth percentile for bone age. Chronic renal insufficiency is defined as glomerular filtration rate of less than 50 mL/min/1.73m2.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Short stature due to decreased or failed secretion of pituitary growth hormone. Treatment of adults with severe growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in the insulin tolerance test for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak growth hormone concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Growth disturbances associated with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner's syndrome). Improvement of body composition and treatment of short stature associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) in paediatric patients. For treatment of growth disturbance in children with chronic renal insufficiency whose height is on or less than twenty-fifth percentile and whose growth velocity is on or less than twenty-fifth percentile for bone age. Chronic renal insufficiency is defined as glomerular filtration rate of less than 50 mL/min/1.73m2.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Short stature due to decreased or failed secretion of pituitary growth hormone. Treatment of adults with severe growth hormone deficiency as diagnosed in the insulin tolerance test for growth hormone deficiency and defined by peak growth hormone concentrations of less than 2.5 nanogram/mL. Growth disturbances associated with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner's syndrome). Improvement of body composition and treatment of short stature associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) in paediatric patients. For treatment of growth disturbance in children with chronic renal insufficiency whose height is on or less than twenty-fifth percentile and whose growth velocity is on or less than twenty-fifth percentile for bone age. Chronic renal insufficiency is defined as glomerular filtration rate of less than 50 mL/min/1.73m2.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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