⚕ Rx (Prescription Required)Diabetes & EndocrineHormones & Growth Factors

Somatropin (Growth Hormone)

Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) promoting skeletal and cellular growth, protein synthesis, and metabolic regulation in growth hormone deficiency.

🧴 Clinical Application

Administered by daily subcutaneous injection rotating sites, usually in the evening.

⚠️ Side Effects

Peripheral edema, arthralgia, myalgia, local injection site erythema.

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Specialized endocrine prescription required. Monitor glucose tolerance and thyroid function periodically.

Jan Aushadhi Products containing Somatropin (Growth Hormone)

Found 1 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.

⚕ Rx OnlyContraceptives & Hormonal Therapy

Somatropin (Recombinant Human Growth Hormone) 4 IU Injection

Powder
Vial with WFI in Mono Carton

Somatotropin 4 IU (Recombinant Human Growth Hormone - rhGH) Powder for Injection is a biosynthetic 191-amino acid polypeptide hormone produced via recombinant DNA technology, identical to human pituitary growth hormone, on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It stimulates hepatic production of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), stimulating chondrocyte proliferation, longitudinal linear skeletal growth in children with open epiphyses, skeletal muscle hypertrophy, lipolysis, and protein synthesis. Indicated for growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children and adults, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, chronic kidney disease-induced growth failure, and small-for-gestational-age (SGA) children failing to catch up by age 2-4 years.

Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison

Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Somatropin (Growth Hormone).

Generic FormulationPack SizeJan Aushadhi PriceCommercial Brand EquivalentsAvg. Commercial PriceSavings
Somatropin (Recombinant Human Growth Hormone) 4 IU InjectionVial with WFI in Mono CartonUnder ProcessN/AN/AN/A

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Get answers to common queries about Somatropin (Growth Hormone) generics.

How many Jan Aushadhi products contain Somatropin (Growth Hormone)?+
This directory currently lists 1 Jan Aushadhi generic product(s) containing Somatropin (Growth Hormone) as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The count reflects the July 2026 PMBI catalog snapshot.
Does Somatropin (Growth Hormone) require a prescription at Jan Aushadhi Kendras?+
Yes. Somatropin (Growth Hormone) is classified as a prescription-required (Rx) ingredient under applicable Indian drug schedules. You must present a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner to obtain it at a Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
What is the lowest listed price for Somatropin (Growth Hormone) at Jan Aushadhi?+
Price data for Somatropin (Growth Hormone) formulations is currently listed as "under process" in the July 2026 PMBI catalog. Visit a Jan Aushadhi Kendra and quote the product drug code for the applicable MRP.
Are Jan Aushadhi Somatropin (Growth Hormone) products clinically equivalent to branded versions?+
Jan Aushadhi generics contain the same declared active pharmaceutical ingredient (Somatropin (Growth Hormone)) at the same concentration as branded counterparts and must meet CDSCO quality standards. However, inactive excipients, release mechanisms, and manufacturing processes can differ between manufacturers. Never switch a prescribed medicine without consulting your doctor.
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