Diluting Novarel for Ovarian Stimulation
This is a step-by-step guide to mixing and preparing your new medication: diluted Novarel 5,000U (hCG) for ovulation stimulation as part of a self-administered fertility medication protocol.
![Fertility patient getting step-by-step instructions for novarel injections](https://framerusercontent.com/images/oN2FNSl8NlibgfopNvR6FOPvkts.png)
Diluting Novarel for Ovarian Stimulation
This is a step-by-step guide to mixing and preparing your new medication: diluted Novarel 5,000U (hCG) for ovulation stimulation as part of a self-administered fertility medication protocol.
![Fertility patient getting step-by-step instructions for novarel injections](https://framerusercontent.com/images/oN2FNSl8NlibgfopNvR6FOPvkts.png)
Diluting Novarel for Ovarian Stimulation
This is a step-by-step guide to mixing and preparing your new medication: diluted Novarel 5,000U (hCG) for ovulation stimulation as part of a self-administered fertility medication protocol.
![Fertility patient getting step-by-step instructions for novarel injections](https://framerusercontent.com/images/oN2FNSl8NlibgfopNvR6FOPvkts.png)
5 steps to mixing and preparing your new medication
We’ve provided a video clip and written instructions for each step. For answers to common questions about this medication, review our FAQ section below.
![Photos of supplies you'll need for the novarel injection](https://framerusercontent.com/images/POQ1KdYf5kDFyaESOHJytI.jpg)
5 steps to mixing and preparing your new medication
We’ve provided a video clip and written instructions for each step. For answers to common questions about this medication, review our FAQ section below.
![Photos of supplies you'll need for the novarel injection](https://framerusercontent.com/images/POQ1KdYf5kDFyaESOHJytI.jpg)
5 steps to mixing and preparing your new medication
We’ve provided a video clip and written instructions for each step. For answers to common questions about this medication, review our FAQ section below.
![Photos of supplies you'll need for the novarel injection](https://framerusercontent.com/images/POQ1KdYf5kDFyaESOHJytI.jpg)
Before you get started
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Sanitize
Wash your hands with soap and water.
![Image of medication bottles](https://framerusercontent.com/images/GXLVZkXCUfynvsjNpjejI0WEXQs.png)
Confirm quality of medication
Make sure there is powder in the powder vial and that the bacteriostatic water is clear and free of particles.
![Illustration of a calendar](https://framerusercontent.com/images/VgXbscN67DypSQA0brVbTTb8U.png)
Check expiration date
Make sure the medication is not expired.
Before you get started
![Image of hand washing to sanitize](https://framerusercontent.com/images/0dCXxwaUE9h8Jo0DRL7fOD9U0kw.png)
Sanitize
Wash your hands with soap and water.
![Image of medication bottles](https://framerusercontent.com/images/GXLVZkXCUfynvsjNpjejI0WEXQs.png)
Confirm quality of medication
Make sure there is powder in the powder vial and that the bacteriostatic water is clear and free of particles.
![Illustration of a calendar](https://framerusercontent.com/images/VgXbscN67DypSQA0brVbTTb8U.png)
Check expiration date
Make sure the medication is not expired.
Before you get started
![Image of hand washing to sanitize](https://framerusercontent.com/images/0dCXxwaUE9h8Jo0DRL7fOD9U0kw.png)
Sanitize
Wash your hands with soap and water.
![Image of medication bottles](https://framerusercontent.com/images/GXLVZkXCUfynvsjNpjejI0WEXQs.png)
Confirm quality of medication
Make sure there is powder in the powder vial and that the bacteriostatic water is clear and free of particles.
![Illustration of a calendar](https://framerusercontent.com/images/VgXbscN67DypSQA0brVbTTb8U.png)
Check expiration date
Make sure the medication is not expired.
Step 1: Prepare your vials
Remove the caps from the vial of Novarel powder and the vial of bacteriostatic water. Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad in a circular motion.
Step 1: Prepare your vials
Remove the caps from the vial of Novarel powder and the vial of bacteriostatic water. Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad in a circular motion.
Step 1: Prepare your vials
Remove the caps from the vial of Novarel powder and the vial of bacteriostatic water. Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad in a circular motion.
Step 2: Assemble your mixing syringe
Twist the mixing needle onto the syringe. Pull back the plunger to draw 10 mL of air into the syringe. Please note your mixing needle is not an injection needle. It is for mixing medications only.
Step 2: Assemble your mixing syringe
Twist the mixing needle onto the syringe. Pull back the plunger to draw 10 mL of air into the syringe. Please note your mixing needle is not an injection needle. It is for mixing medications only.
Step 2: Assemble your mixing syringe
Twist the mixing needle onto the syringe. Pull back the plunger to draw 10 mL of air into the syringe. Please note your mixing needle is not an injection needle. It is for mixing medications only.
Step 3: Draw out the bacteriostatic water
Place the vial of bacteriostatic water on a flat surface and insert the uncapped mixing needle through the rubber stopper. Invert the vial and push the air in the syringe into the vial of water. You will feel pressure as you push in the air; this pressure helps to pull out the water. After you push in the air, release the plunger. The water will start to pull into the syringe. If there is water left in the vial, pull your needle out of the vial so the tip of the needle is submerged in the water. This allows you to continue to pull bacteriostatic water into your syringe. Pull the needle out of the vial once you have 10 mL of water in your syringe.
Step 3: Draw out the bacteriostatic water
Place the vial of bacteriostatic water on a flat surface and insert the uncapped mixing needle through the rubber stopper. Invert the vial and push the air in the syringe into the vial of water. You will feel pressure as you push in the air; this pressure helps to pull out the water. After you push in the air, release the plunger. The water will start to pull into the syringe. If there is water left in the vial, pull your needle out of the vial so the tip of the needle is submerged in the water. This allows you to continue to pull bacteriostatic water into your syringe. Pull the needle out of the vial once you have 10 mL of water in your syringe.
Step 3: Draw out the bacteriostatic water
Place the vial of bacteriostatic water on a flat surface and insert the uncapped mixing needle through the rubber stopper. Invert the vial and push the air in the syringe into the vial of water. You will feel pressure as you push in the air; this pressure helps to pull out the water. After you push in the air, release the plunger. The water will start to pull into the syringe. If there is water left in the vial, pull your needle out of the vial so the tip of the needle is submerged in the water. This allows you to continue to pull bacteriostatic water into your syringe. Pull the needle out of the vial once you have 10 mL of water in your syringe.
Step 4: Mix the powder
Place the vial of Novarel powder on a flat surface and insert the needle through the rubber stopper. Slowly inject the bacteriostatic water into the powder. If you feel pressure, release the plunger to let air into your syringe, then continue to inject more water. You may need to do the “inject and release” technique a few times. Once all of the water is in the powder vial, release the plunger again to let air into the syringe. Pull the needle out and discard it in the sharps container. Gently swirl the vial until all of the powder is dissolved. Do not shake.
Step 4: Mix the powder
Place the vial of Novarel powder on a flat surface and insert the needle through the rubber stopper. Slowly inject the bacteriostatic water into the powder. If you feel pressure, release the plunger to let air into your syringe, then continue to inject more water. You may need to do the “inject and release” technique a few times. Once all of the water is in the powder vial, release the plunger again to let air into the syringe. Pull the needle out and discard it in the sharps container. Gently swirl the vial until all of the powder is dissolved. Do not shake.
Step 4: Mix the powder
Place the vial of Novarel powder on a flat surface and insert the needle through the rubber stopper. Slowly inject the bacteriostatic water into the powder. If you feel pressure, release the plunger to let air into your syringe, then continue to inject more water. You may need to do the “inject and release” technique a few times. Once all of the water is in the powder vial, release the plunger again to let air into the syringe. Pull the needle out and discard it in the sharps container. Gently swirl the vial until all of the powder is dissolved. Do not shake.
Step 5: Draw out your dose
Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad in a circular motion. Switch to the smaller insulin needle to inject your dose. Remove the cap from your insulin syringe and insert the needle through the rubber stopper. Invert the vial and slowly pull the mixed medication into your syringe. *Your dose for this medication will be small.* To ensure you are injecting the correct amount: Pull out more of the medication than you need. Then push the extra back into the vial until the black plunger is lined up to your dose on the insulin syringe. This technique ensures that the syringe delivers the right amount of medication. The example in our video shows an injection dose of 4 units on the insulin syringe. This is for demonstration purposes only and your actual dose may not be 4 units.
Step 5: Draw out your dose
Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad in a circular motion. Switch to the smaller insulin needle to inject your dose. Remove the cap from your insulin syringe and insert the needle through the rubber stopper. Invert the vial and slowly pull the mixed medication into your syringe. *Your dose for this medication will be small.* To ensure you are injecting the correct amount: Pull out more of the medication than you need. Then push the extra back into the vial until the black plunger is lined up to your dose on the insulin syringe. This technique ensures that the syringe delivers the right amount of medication. The example in our video shows an injection dose of 4 units on the insulin syringe. This is for demonstration purposes only and your actual dose may not be 4 units.
Step 5: Draw out your dose
Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad in a circular motion. Switch to the smaller insulin needle to inject your dose. Remove the cap from your insulin syringe and insert the needle through the rubber stopper. Invert the vial and slowly pull the mixed medication into your syringe. *Your dose for this medication will be small.* To ensure you are injecting the correct amount: Pull out more of the medication than you need. Then push the extra back into the vial until the black plunger is lined up to your dose on the insulin syringe. This technique ensures that the syringe delivers the right amount of medication. The example in our video shows an injection dose of 4 units on the insulin syringe. This is for demonstration purposes only and your actual dose may not be 4 units.
FAQs
How do I store this medication?
Can I mix this medication beforehand?
How does this medication work in my body?
Why do I have so many Novarels or hCGs in my order?
Why is my dosage for this medication so small?
What are your hours of operation in case I have questions?
FAQs
How do I store this medication?
Can I mix this medication beforehand?
How does this medication work in my body?
Why do I have so many Novarels or hCGs in my order?
Why is my dosage for this medication so small?
What are your hours of operation in case I have questions?
FAQs
How do I store this medication?
Can I mix this medication beforehand?
How does this medication work in my body?
Why do I have so many Novarels or hCGs in my order?
Why is my dosage for this medication so small?
What are your hours of operation in case I have questions?
Disclaimer
This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The specific materials you have for your injections may look different than what is displayed in the video. If your provider has instructed you to use a specific type of syringe or needle, always follow their instructions.
© Alto Pharmacy 2022
All third party trademarks (including logos and icons) referenced by Alto Pharmacy remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, Alto’s use of third party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship or endorsement between Alto and the owners of these trademarks.
Disclaimer
This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The specific materials you have for your injections may look different than what is displayed in the video. If your provider has instructed you to use a specific type of syringe or needle, always follow their instructions.
© Alto Pharmacy 2022
All third party trademarks (including logos and icons) referenced by Alto Pharmacy remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, Alto’s use of third party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship or endorsement between Alto and the owners of these trademarks.
Disclaimer
This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The specific materials you have for your injections may look different than what is displayed in the video. If your provider has instructed you to use a specific type of syringe or needle, always follow their instructions.
© Alto Pharmacy 2022
All third party trademarks (including logos and icons) referenced by Alto Pharmacy remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, Alto’s use of third party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship or endorsement between Alto and the owners of these trademarks.
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If you are using a screen reader and having difficulty reading our website, please call 1 (800) 874-5881
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If you are using a screen reader and having difficulty reading our website, please call 1 (800) 874-5881