Taking Norditropin®
Children may be wondering about getting started. These tips about setting up a routine and staying consistent may help.
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Choose a location that is quiet and comfortable and has enough space for the supplies you’ll be using, like alcohol wipes and a sharps container. Try storing supplies together in a dedicated bag or caddy—one that your child can decorate!
Perform the injection when your child is relaxed and mentally prepared. Reading books or singing songs may help. Other tips on this page, like following a routine and offering rewards, can also be helpful.
Consistent routines are an important part of taking the medication as prescribed by your doctor. To stay consistent, try:
Gigi (right), born SGA
There are lots of ways to keep the process fun and interesting, such as:
Taking Norditropin® on the road (or in the air)? Remember to:
aAll unused Norditropin® products must be refrigerated (36 °F to 46 °F) prior to first use. Do not freeze and avoid direct light. After first injection, Norditropin® pens can either be stored outside of the refrigerator (up to 77 °F) for use within 3 weeks, or in the refrigerator (between 36 °F and 46 °F) for use within 4 weeks.
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William (left), born with GHD. Gigi (center), born SGA. Izzy (right), born with GHD.
It’s up to you whom you tell about your child’s treatment and how much detail you provide. You might choose to inform some people, like teachers, coaches, or other caregivers, so they’re aware of possible side effects or can assist with injections.
Some parents go into depth about the diagnosis and what it means. Others keep it short and simple.
Bottom line: This is your child’s story. Tell it in whatever way feels best and most logical to you.
Help your child add a little fun and flair to their FlexPro® pen with our free charms and stickers.
See what other families have to say about establishing routines, finding support, and other aspects of their personal growth journeys.
Aria, born with GHD
Do not use Norditropin® if:
Before taking Norditropin®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Norditropin® may affect how other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Norditropin® works.
How should I use Norditropin®?
What are the possible side effects of Norditropin®?
Norditropin® may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of Norditropin® include:
Please click here for Norditropin® Prescribing Information.
Norditropin® is a prescription medicine that contains human growth hormone and is used to treat:
Norditropin® is a prescription medicine that contains human growth hormone and is used to treat:
Do not use Norditropin® if:
Before taking Norditropin®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Norditropin® may affect how other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Norditropin® works.
How should I use Norditropin®?
What are the possible side effects of Norditropin®?
Norditropin® may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of Norditropin® include:
Please click here for Norditropin® Prescribing Information.
Do not use Norditropin® if:
Before taking Norditropin®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Norditropin® may affect how other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Norditropin® works.
How should I use Norditropin®?
What are the possible side effects of Norditropin®?
Norditropin® may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of Norditropin® include:
Please click here for Norditropin® Prescribing Information.
Norditropin® is a prescription medicine that contains human growth hormone and is used to treat: