Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection
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Overview
Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone) 5.3mg. It is supplied as an injection and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.
Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.
On DoctorOnCall, Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.
Directions for Use
Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection is a powder and solvent for reconstitution into a solution for injection, given by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection using the specific pen or device supplied with the product, as taught to you by your endocrinologist or trained nurse. Rotate injection sites as instructed to reduce the risk of local skin changes, and never share your injection pen or needles with anyone else.
Dosage
Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection dosing is entirely individualised by your specialist endocrinologist, based on your age, body weight, diagnosis, and response to treatment, with periodic adjustment based on growth response, IGF-1 levels, and other monitoring results. Never adjust your dose without specific guidance from your specialist – there is no standard fixed dose for every patient.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store in a refrigerator (2-8°C) before reconstitution. Do not freeze. Storage requirements after reconstitution vary by specific pen or cartridge device, so always follow the specific storage instructions provided with your product and the counselling given by your pharmacist or endocrinology team, rather than assuming a general storage duration.
Side Effects
- Injection site reactions (redness, swelling, pain, or itching)
- Headache
- Joint pain or muscle aches
- Mild swelling of the hands or feet (fluid retention), particularly in adults
- Serious: signs of high blood sugar (excessive thirst, frequent urination, unusual tiredness), severe headache with vision changes or vomiting (possible sign of raised pressure in the brain), or a severe allergic reaction (swelling, difficulty breathing) require immediate medical attention
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to somatropin or any ingredient in this product
- Evidence of active tumour growth – active malignancy should be resolved or specifically assessed before starting treatment
- Acute critical illness following complications of open-heart or abdominal surgery, multiple accidental trauma, or acute respiratory failure
- Children with closed epiphyses (growth plates) for growth-promotion purposes
- Proliferative or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Drug / Food Interactions
- Oral corticosteroids (e.g. prednisolone) may reduce the growth-promoting effect of somatropin and require dose adjustment
- Insulin or oral diabetes medicines may need dose adjustment, as somatropin can raise blood sugar levels
- Oestrogen-containing oral contraceptives or hormone therapy may reduce somatropin’s effectiveness in adults
- Thyroid hormone levels should be monitored, as somatropin treatment can unmask or worsen underlying hypothyroidism
Quick Tips
- Never adjust your dose without your specialist endocrinologist’s specific guidance
- Attend all scheduled monitoring appointments (growth measurements, IGF-1 levels, blood glucose, and thyroid function tests)
- Follow the specific storage instructions provided with your pen or cartridge, both before and after reconstitution
- Rotate injection sites each time to reduce local skin reactions
- Report any severe headache, vision changes, or persistent vomiting to your doctor promptly
- Do not share your injection device or needles with anyone else, even family members
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection a prescription medicine?
Yes. Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection contain?
Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection is supplied as an injection and contains Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone) 5.3mg. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection?
Store in a refrigerator (2-8°C) before reconstitution. Do not freeze. Storage requirements after reconstitution vary by specific pen or cartridge device, so always follow the specific storage instructions provided with your product and the counselling given by your pharmacist or endocrinology team, rather than assuming a general storage duration. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Genotropin 5.3mg Powder and Solvent Solution for Injection registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone) 5.3mg
