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It is important to follow any instructions from your doctor about the careful selection and rotation of injection sites on your body. This will help to prevent skin problems. | It is important to follow any instructions from your doctor about the careful selection and rotation of injection sites on your body. This will help to prevent skin problems. | ||
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For treatment of growth failure caused by growth hormone deficiency: | For treatment of growth failure caused by growth hormone deficiency: | ||
ChildrenDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. | ChildrenDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. | ||
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This is divided into smaller doses and usually is injected under the skin, but may be injected into a muscle as determined by your doctor. | This is divided into smaller doses and usually is injected under the skin, but may be injected into a muscle as determined by your doctor. | ||
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The dose is given using a NordiPen injection device for Norditropin cartridges and a prefilled pen for Norditropin NordiFlex. | The dose is given using a NordiPen injection device for Norditropin cartridges and a prefilled pen for Norditropin NordiFlex. | ||
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Revision as of 03:24, 26 September 2005
It is important to follow any instructions from your doctor about the careful selection and rotation of injection sites on your body. This will help to prevent skin problems.
Put used needles and syringes in a puncture-resistant disposable container or dispose of them as directed by your health care professional. Do not reuse needles and syringes.
For treatment of growth failure caused by growth hormone deficiency:
ChildrenDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.
The usual total weekly dose is 0.3 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) (0.136 mg per pound) of body weight.
This is divided into smaller doses and usually is injected under the skin, but may be injected into a muscle as determined by your doctor.
AdultsDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. At first, it is usually 0.005 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) (0.0023 mg per pound) of body weight injected under the skin once a day.
Your doctor may then increase the dose if needed.
Adults using Norditropin Cartridges or Norditropin NordiFlexDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. At first, it is usually 0.004 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) (0.0002 mg per pound) of body weight injected under the skin once a day. Your doctor may then increase the dose if needed.
The dose is given using a NordiPen injection device for Norditropin cartridges and a prefilled pen for Norditropin NordiFlex.