INFORMATION ABOUT SOMATROPIN
How Somatropin works
Somatropin 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.
Common side effects of Somatropin
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Headache, Rash
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Last updated
15 Jan 2026 | 12:27 PM (UTC)
Expert advice for Somatropin
Somatropin helps treat deficiency of growth hormone. It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor. 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. Somatropin helps treat deficiency of growth hormone. It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor. 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.