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Cetrorelix

A fertility injection that stops ovulation happening too early during ovarian stimulation.

Clinical information

Common uses

preventing premature LH surges in controlled ovarian stimulation

Common side effects

ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
nausea
headache
injection site redness, bruising or itching

Cautions

not for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding
not for severe kidney impairment
prescribed by fertility specialists; pregnancy ruled out first

Pregnancy: do not use — contraindicated in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate) label, setid aca7768e-28a7-4027-b1d8-e66247665f79 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Cetrorelix	Parenteral ( Injection )	0.25mg / vial	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Cetrotide®	Parenteral ( Injection- powder)	0.25mg	State Trading Organization Plc	hospital