Ovidrel® PreFilled Syringe (choriogonadotropin alfa injection)

Important Safety Information

Ovidrel® PreFilled Syringe is a potent gonadotropic substance capable of causing Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) in women with or without blood vessel or lung problems. Ovidrel® PreFilled Syringe is contraindicated in women who exhibit prior sensitivity to hCG preparations or their ingredients, primary ovarian failure, uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal dysfunction and pregnancy. Women who are nursing should also not use Ovidrel® PreFilled Syringe. The most common side effects in women using Ovidrel® PreFilled Syringe include abdominal pain, injection site reactions, nausea and vomiting.  Reports of multiple births have been associated with Ovidrel® PreFilled Syringe treatment.