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HuCog 5000 HP Injection

NAFDAC Reg. No. A6-0234 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 6 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
HuCog 5000 HP Injection
NAFDAC number
A6-0234
Active ingredient
Chorionic gonadotrophin
Strength
5000 IU
Form
Powder for injection
Pack size
5000 IU x 1's (in vial) + 1 mL Sodium Chloride Injection B.P. as diluent (in ampoule)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Chanrai HealthCare Limited
Approved
18 Dec 2024
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
17 Dec 2029
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • HuCog 5000 HP Injection is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A6-0234). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What HuCog 5000 HP Injection is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for chorionic gonadotrophin, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

HCG HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO BE EFFECTIVE ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY. THERE IS NO SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THAT IT INCREASES WEIGHT LOSS BEYOND THAT RESULTING FROM CALORIC RESTRICTION, THAT IT CAUSES A MORE ATTRACTIVE OR ‘‘NORMAL’’ DISTRIBUTION OF FAT, OR THAT IT DECREASES THE HUNGER AND DISCOMFORT ASSOCIATED WITH CALORIE-RESTRICTED DIETS. Prepubertal cryptorchidism not due to anatomical obstruction. In general, HCG is thought to induce testicular descent in situations when descent would have occurred at puberty. HCG thus may help predict whether or not orchiopexy will be needed in the future. …

Possible side effects

Headache, irritability, restlessness, depression, fatigue, edema, precocious puberty, gynecomastia and pain at the site of injection.

Do not use if

Precocious puberty, prostatic carcinoma or other androgen-dependent neoplasm, prior allergic reaction to HCG.

Warnings

HCG should be used in conjunction with human menopausal gonadotropins only by physicians experienced with infertility problems who are familiar with the criteria for patient selection, contraindications, warnings, precautions and adverse reactions described in the package insert for menotropins. The principal serious adverse reactions are: (1) Ovarian hyperstimulation, a syndrome of sudden ovarian enlargement, ascites with or without pain and/or pleural effusion, (2) Rupture of ovarian cysts with resultant hemoperitoneum, (3) Multiple births and (4) Arterial thromboembolism. Anaphylaxis and other hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with urinary-derived HCG products.

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About HuCog 5000 HP Injection

What is in HuCog 5000 HP Injection?

HuCog 5000 HP Injection contains Chorionic gonadotrophin (5000 IU), as powder for injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is HuCog 5000 HP Injection registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. HuCog 5000 HP Injection is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A6-0234, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.

Has HuCog 5000 HP Injection been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches HuCog 5000 HP Injection in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of HuCog 5000 HP Injection is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A6-0234, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is HuCog 5000 HP Injection used for?

HCG HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO BE EFFECTIVE ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY. THERE IS NO SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THAT IT INCREASES WEIGHT LOSS BEYOND THAT RESULTING FROM CALORIC RESTRICTION, THAT IT CAUSES A MORE ATTRACTIVE OR ‘‘NORMAL’’ DISTRIBUTION OF FAT, OR THAT IT DECREASES THE HUNGER AND DISCOMFORT ASSOCIATED WITH CALORIE-RESTRICTED DIETS. Prepubertal cryptorchidism not due to (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for chorionic gonadotrophin. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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