Cetace 0.25mg Injection

Cetrorelix (0.25mg)

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Cetace 0.25mg Injection is a fertility medicine (GnRH blocker) that contains cetrorelix. It is used during fertility treatment to prevent eggs from being released too early, allowing them to be collected at the planned time. It is given as an injection under the skin once daily as prescribed. Common side effects include nausea, headache and injection-site reactions. It should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 18 Sep 2026 | 06:59 PM (IST)

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Cetrorelix (0.25mg)

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Celon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Cetace 0.25mg Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs from being released directly and prevents premature ovulation.

Cetace 0.25mg Injection is injected directly into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. You should not take this medicine by yourself. The nurse or doctor may be able to tell you how to take the medicine properly at home. What you are taking it for determines how much to take and how often. It is up to your doctor to decide how much you need to get better. This medicine should be taken for as long as your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine are an injection site reaction (redness, itching, and irritation) and nausea and vomiting. If the injection site is bothersome, move the needle to a different part of the belly every day. In some cases, like dizziness, fainting, stomach pain, or vomiting, you may need to call your doctor right away.

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have ever had liver or kidney disease or if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking as well. A lot of them may change how this medicine works or make it less effective.

Uses of Cetace Injection

Female infertility : Cetace 0.25mg Injection is used during fertility treatment to prevent the release of an egg too early. This helps ensure that the eggs are ready to be collected at the planned time for procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Benefits of Cetace Injection

Female infertility
Infertility in women can be caused by hormonal changes that disrupt the usual ovulation process and make it hard for them to get pregnant. Conditions like premature ovulation or uncontrolled hormone spikes during fertility treatment can make it harder for IVF and other assisted reproductive methods to work. Cetace 0.25mg Injection helps keep hormone levels in check during these kinds of treatments by preventing premature ovulation. Thereby, this improves the chances of successful egg retrieval and increases the likelihood of conception.

Side effects of Cetace Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cetace

Limited data available

How to use Cetace Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cetace Injection works

In females undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of eggs that are not ready for fertilization. Cetace 0.25mg Injection blocks the action of a natural hormone and prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary.

Dosage

Cetace 0.25mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin once a day. It is usually started on the 5th or 6th day of fertility treatment and continued every day until your doctor decides your eggs are ready for the next step of treatment. You may give the injection yourself after your doctor has shown you how to use it correctly.

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Quick tips

Cetace 0.25mg Injection helps prevent premature ovulation in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatments such as IVF.
It is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), preferably of the upper leg.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get very dizzy, faint, vomit, or have diarrhea while using this medicine. These could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cetace 0.25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Cetace 0.25mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Cetace 0.25mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Cetace 0.25mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cetace 0.25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, the use of Cetace 0.25mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Cetace 0.25mg Injection in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cetace 0.25mg Injection and for what it is used for?

Cetace 0.25mg Injection is an injectable preparation, which contains the active substance Ganirelix. It is used in women undergoing certain fertility treatments. It acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) thus preventing eggs from being released too early and gives the eggs time to grow properly. It is usually used in combination with other medicines.

How and in what dose can it be used?

It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The patient may be monitored regularly for the follicular development. The treatment duration depends on the ovarian response of the patient.

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

The most common side effect is local site reaction (redness of skin with or without swelling). You may also feel a headache or nausea. However, these effects are temporary, if these persist consult with your doctor. In addition, conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and multiple births or birth defect, may also be associated with the use of this medicine.

Why is Cetace 0.25mg Injection given during IVF treatment?

Cetace 0.25mg Injection helps prevent your body from releasing eggs too early during fertility treatment. This allows your doctor to collect the eggs at the planned time.

When is Cetace 0.25mg Injection usually started during fertility treatment

Cetace 0.25mg Injection is usually started on the 5th or 6th day of fertility treatment and is then given once daily until your doctor decides your eggs are ready for the next step of treatment.

Can I inject Cetace 0.25mg Injection myself at home?

Yes. You may inject Cetace 0.25mg Injection yourself after your doctor has properly shown you how to prepare and give the injection.

Where should I inject Cetace 0.25mg Injection?

Cetace 0.25mg Injection is injected under the skin of the lower abdomen. Choose a different injection spot each day to help reduce redness, itching or irritation.

Is redness or itching after the injection normal?

Mild redness, bruising, itching or swelling around the injection site can occur. These reactions are usually mild and do not last long.

Can I use Cetace 0.25mg Injection if I am already pregnant?

No. Cetace 0.25mg Injection should not be used during pregnancy. Pregnancy should be ruled out before starting treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Polypeptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Antagonists

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References

Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 655.
FDA. Ganirelix Acetate Injection. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cetrorelix acetate. Rockland, Massachusetts: EMD Serono, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 08 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cetrorelix acetate. Rockland, MA: EMD Serono, Inc.; 2024. [Accessed 03 Nov. 2025] (online)

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Address: Plot No 264, Patrika Nagar Madhapur, Hitech City Hyderabad, Telangana India - 500081

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General Information

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Marketer

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Product introduction

Uses of Cetace Injection

Benefits of Cetace Injection

Side effects of Cetace Injection

How to use Cetace Injection

How Cetace Injection works

Dosage

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Cetace 0.25mg Injection and for what it is used for?

How and in what dose can it be used?

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

Why is Cetace 0.25mg Injection given during IVF treatment?

When is Cetace 0.25mg Injection usually started during fertility treatment

Can I inject Cetace 0.25mg Injection myself at home?

Where should I inject Cetace 0.25mg Injection?

Is redness or itching after the injection normal?

Can I use Cetace 0.25mg Injection if I am already pregnant?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Anti Mullerian Hormone

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Testosterone Total

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

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