Somatropin

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 15 Jan 2026 | 12:27 PM (UTC)

Somatropin Uses

Somatropin is used for pituitary dwarfism and Growth disturbances due to growth hormone deficiency.

How Somatropin works

Somatropin has the same structure as natural human growth hormone which is required for the growth of bones and muscles. It also helps the fat and muscle tissues to develop in the right proportion.

Common side effects of Somatropin

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Headache, Rash

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Medicine brands for Somatropin

Headon

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹1093 to ₹4375

3 variant(s)

Humatrope

Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

₹3260 to ₹3260

1 variant(s)

Saizen

Serum Institute Of India Ltd

₹3225 to ₹3225

1 variant(s)

Norditropin

Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd

₹16836 to ₹25254

2 variant(s)

Somatorel

Reliance Life Sciences

₹5553 to ₹5553

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Somatropin

Somatropin helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Somatropin helps treat deficiency of growth hormone.
It is given by an injection into the fatty tissue just under your skin by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are receiving treatment with thyroid hormones.
Inform your doctor if you start to limp due to pain in your hip, while on treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.