Follistim AQ Cartridge Dosage

Generic name: follicle stimulating hormone
Brand names: Follistim AQ Cartridge, Gonal-F, Gonal-f RFF
Drug class: Gonadotropins

Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms: INJ (pen): 300 units per 0.36 mL, 600 units per 0.72 mL, 900 units per 1.08 mL

Ovulation induction

[individualize dose SC qd]

Start: 50 units SC qd for at least 7 days, then may incr. dose 25-50 units/day qwk based on ovarian response; Max: 250 units/day; Info: use lowest effective dose

Assisted reproductive technology

[individualize dose SC qd]

Start: 200 units SC qd for at least 7 days, then may adjust dose based on ovarian response; Max: 500 units/day; Info: use lowest effective dose; may decr. dose starting day 6 in high ovarian responders

Spermatogenesis induction

[individualize dose SC 2-3x/wk]

Start: 450 units SC divided 2-3x/wk; Info: use lowest effective dose; give w/ hCG; tx duration varies w/ individual response

Renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing