Headon Injection

Quick info

Headon Injection is a medicine that is identical to the main form of the naturally occurring human growth hormone. It is used to treat children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH). Headon Injection is given as an injection into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor or nurse will help you to learn the exact method of self-administration. You should receive appropriate training and instructions from the physician before using it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

How it works

Headon Injection has the same structure as natural human growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles. It also helps the fat and muscle tissues to develop in the right proportion.

Direction of use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Tips

• Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
• Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip while on treatment with this medicine.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Inform your doctor if you have ever had diabetes or have a thyroid disorder.

Side Effects

• Injection site reaction
• Headache
• Rash