Description

Omnitrope® 10 mg/1.5 mL is a high-strength recombinant human growth hormone (HGH) injection, used to treat growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in both children and adults. Developed by Sandoz, Omnitrope contains somatropin — a bioengineered hormone identical to the one naturally produced by the body’s pituitary gland.

This formulation is FDA-approved and classified as a biosimilar to Genotropin®, offering trusted efficacy and safety in a convenient prefilled cartridge for use with the Omnitrope Pen 10®.

📦 Product Details

• Brand: Omnitrope®

• Generic Name: Somatropin

• Strength: 10 mg/1.5 mL (~6.7 mg/mL concentration)

• Form: Prefilled liquid cartridge

• Volume: 1.5 mL

• Device Compatibility: Omnitrope Pen 10®

• Administration: Subcutaneous injection

• Manufacturer: Sandoz

• Storage: Refrigerated (2–8°C / 36–46°F)

🧬 Indications – What Is Omnitrope 10 mg/1.5 mL Used For?

Omnitrope 10 mg/1.5 mL is prescribed for:

Pediatric Patients:

• Growth hormone deficiency (GHD)

• Turner syndrome

• Short stature in children born small for gestational age (SGA)

• Idiopathic short stature (ISS)

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related growth failure

Adult Patients:

• Adult-onset or childhood-onset GHD

• HIV-associated wasting or cachexia

💉 How to Use Omnitrope 10 mg/1.5 mL

• Supplied as a prefilled cartridge for use with the Omnitrope Pen 10®

• Injected subcutaneously, typically once daily

• Rotate injection sites regularly (abdomen, thigh, buttocks, upper arm)

• Do not share pens or needles

• Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions

⚠️ Possible Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Redness or pain at injection site

• Headaches

• Joint or muscle pain

• Fluid retention (swelling in hands, feet)

Less common but serious risks:

• Increased intracranial pressure (e.g. visual changes, severe headache)

• Hyperglycemia or insulin resistance

• Tumor growth (in rare cases)

• Pancreatitis or allergic reactions

Contraindicated in:
Patients with active malignancy, severe illness following surgery/trauma, or diabetic retinopathy.

❄️ Storage Instructions

• Store in the refrigerator: 2–8°C (36–46°F)

• Do not freeze

• After first use, store the pen with the cartridge inserted in the fridge

• Discard any unused product after the specified in-use period (typically 28 days)

✅ Why Choose Omnitrop