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Somatropin is a human growth hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology in Escherichia coli. The protein is comprised of 191 amino acid residues and has a molecular weight of 22,124 daltons. The amino acid sequence is identical to that of human growth hormone of pituitary origin. GENOTROPIN (somatropin) for injection is a sterile, white, lyophilized powder in a single-patient-use or single-dose, two-chamber cartridge intended for subcutaneous injection after reconstitution. The front chamber contains somatropin and the rear chamber contains diluent. GENOTROPIN 5 mg is a single-patient-use, two-chamber cartridge. GENOTROPIN 5 mg is designed for use with a reusable device (GENOTROPIN PEN 5) for product reconstitution and drug delivery. After reconstitution, each mL contains 5 mg of somatropin, dibasic sodium phosphate (0.27 mg), glycine (2 mg), mannitol (41 mg), metacresol (3 mg) (as a preservative), monobasic sodium phosphate (0.28 mg) and water for injection. The reconstituted concentration is 5 mg/mL with a deliverable volume of 1 mL. GENOTROPIN 12 mg is a single‑patient‑use, two-chamber cartridge. GENOTROPIN 12 mg is designed for use with a reusable device (GENOTROPIN PEN 12) for product reconstitution and drug delivery. After reconstitution, each mL contains 12 mg of somatropin, dibasic sodium phosphate (0.4 mg), glycine (2 mg), mannitol (40 mg), metacresol (3 mg) (as a preservative), monobasic sodium phosphate (0.41 mg) and water for injection. The reconstituted concentration is 12 mg/mL with a deliverable volume of 1 mL. GENOTROPIN MINIQUICK is a single-dose Growth Hormone Delivery Device containing a two-chamber cartridge supplied in the following strengths: 0.2 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.8 mg, 1 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.4 mg, 1.6 mg, 1.8 mg, or 2 mg. After reconstitution, each 0.25 mL contains 0.2 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.8 mg, 1 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.4 mg, 1.6 mg, 1.8 mg, or 2 mg of somatropin, dibasic sodium phosphate (0.03 mg), glycine (0.21 mg), mannitol (12.5 mg), monobasic sodium phosphate (0.05 mg) and water for injection. Each cartridge provides a deliverable volume of 0.25 mL. The reconstituted recombinant somatropin solution has an osmolality of approximately 300 mOsm/kg, and a pH of approximately 6.7.

Somatropin is a human growth hormone (GH) produced by recombinant DNA technology using Escherichia coli. The protein is comprised of 191 amino acid residues and has a molecular weight of about 22,125 daltons. The amino acid sequence is identical to that of human GH of pituitary origin. HUMATROPE (somatropin) for injection is a sterile, white, lyophilized powder intended for subcutaneous injection after reconstitution supplied in a cartridge. Phosphoric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may have been added to adjust the pH. Reconstituted solutions have a pH of approximately 7.5. This product is oxygen sensitive. Cartridge — Each single-patient-use cartridge of HUMATROPE contains either 6 mg (18 IU), 12 mg (36 IU), or 24 mg (72 IU) of somatropin. Each HUMATROPE cartridge contains the following components (see Table 9 ): Table 9: Contents of HUMATROPE Component Cartridge 6 mg (gold) 12 mg (teal) 24 mg (purple) Somatropin 6 mg 12 mg 24 mg Dibasic sodium phosphate 1.36 mg 2.72 mg 5.43 mg Glycine 6 mg 12 mg 24 mg Mannitol 18 mg 36 mg 72 mg Each cartridge is co-packaged with an accompanying syringe containing approximately 3 mL of diluent containing Water for Injection with 0.3% metacresol as a preservative and 1.7%, 0.29%, and 0.29% glycerin in the 6, 12, and 24 mg cartridges, respectively.

Somatropin is a human growth hormone (GH) produced by recombinant DNA technology using Escherichia Coli. The protein is comprised of 191 amino acids and has a molecular weight of about 22,000 daltons. The amino acid sequence is identical to that of human growth hormone of pituitary origin. NORDITROPIN (somatropin) injection is a sterile, clear and colorless solution for subcutaneous use in ready-to-administer prefilled single-patient-use pens with a volume of 1.5 mL or 3 mL with a pH of 6.13–6.20. Each NORDITROPIN contains the following (see Table 3 ): Table 3. Contents of NORDITROPIN Pen Component 5 mg/1.5 mL 10 mg/1.5 mL 15 mg/1.5 mL 30 mg/3 mL Somatropin 5 mg 10 mg 15 mg 30 mg Histidine 1 mg 1 mg 1.7 mg 3.3 mg Mannitol 60 mg 60 mg 58 mg 117 mg Phenol 4.5 mg 4.5 mg 4.5 mg 9 mg Poloxamer 188 4.5 mg 4.5 mg 4.5 mg 9 mg Hydrochloric acid/sodium hydroxide to adjust pH as needed as needed as needed as needed Water for Injection, USP up to 1.5 mL up to 1.5 mL up to 1.5 mL up to 3 mL

Nutropin AQ (somatropin) injection, for subcutaneous use is a human growth hormone (hGH) produced by recombinant DNA technology. Nutropin AQ has 191 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of 22,125 daltons. The amino acid sequence of the product is identical to that of pituitary-derived hGH. Nutropin AQ may contain not more than fifteen percent deamidated GH at expiration. The deamidated form of GH has been extensively characterized and has been shown to be safe and fully active. Nutropin AQ is a sterile liquid intended for subcutaneous administration. The product is nearly isotonic at a concentration of 5 mg of GH per mL and has a pH of approximately 6.0. Each pen cartridge or NuSpin contain either 5 mg, 10 mg or 20 mg of somatropin formulated in 17.4 mg sodium chloride, 5 mg phenol, 4 mg polysorbate 20, and 10 mM sodium citrate [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) ] .

Somatropin is a human growth hormone (GH) produced by recombinant DNA technology using Escherichia coli. The protein is comprised of 191 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of approximately 22,125 daltons. The amino acid sequence is identical to that of human GH of pituitary origin. OMNITROPE (somatropin) injection is a clear, colorless, sterile solution for subcutaneous injection supplied in a cartridge for use with OMNITROPE Pen delivery system. Sodium hydroxide and/or phosphoric acid may be added during manufacture to adjust pH. OMNITROPE (somatropin) for injection is a white to off-white lyophilized powder supplied in a vial for subcutaneous injection after reconstitution. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added during manufacture to adjust pH. Vials are co-packaged with accompanying 1.14 mL vials of a diluent containing Bacteriostatic Water for Injection with 1.5% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. After reconstitution, the concentration is 5 mg/mL. Each OMNITROPE cartridge or vial contains the following (see Table 4 ): Table 4. Contents of OMNITROPE Cartridges and Vial Product Cartridge 5 mg/ 1.5 mL Cartridge 10 mg/ 1.5 mL For Injection 5.8 mg/ vial Component Somatropin 5 mg 10 mg 5.8 mg Dibasic sodium phosphate 0.609 mg 0.71 mg 0.996 mg Monobasic sodium phosphate 1.28 mg 1.2 mg 0.52 mg Poloxamer 3 mg 3 mg - Mannitol 52.5 mg - - Glycine - 27.75 mg 27.6 mg Benzyl alcohol 13.5 mg - - Phenol - 4.5 mg - Water for Injection to make 1.5 mL to make 1.5 mL - Diluent (vials only) Bacteriostatic Water for Injection Water for injection to make 1.14 mL Benzyl alcohol 17 mg

SEROSTIM is a human growth hormone (hGH) produced by recombinant DNA technology. SEROSTIM has 191 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of 22,125 daltons. Its amino acid sequence and structure are identical to the dominant form of human pituitary growth hormone. SEROSTIM is produced by a mammalian cell line (mouse C127) that has been modified by the addition of the hGH gene. SEROSTIM is secreted directly through the cell membrane into the cell-culture medium for collection and purification. SEROSTIM is a sterile lyophilized powder intended for subcutaneous injection after reconstitution to its liquid form. Vials of SEROSTIM contain either 4 mg, 5 mg, or 6 mg. Each vial contains the following: Vials 4 mg 5 mg 6 mg Component Somatropin 4 mg 5 mg 6 mg Sucrose 27.3 mg 34.2 mg 41 mg Phosphoric acid 0.9 mg 1.2 mg 1.4 mg Each 4 mg multi-vial is supplied in a combination package with Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (0.9% Benzyl Alcohol). The pH is adjusted with sodium hydroxide of phosphoric acid to give a pH of 7.4 to 8.5 after reconstitution. Each 5 mg single-use vial is supplied in a combination package with Sterile Water for Injection, USP. The pH is adjusted with sodium hydroxide or phosphoric acid to give a pH of 6.5 to 8.5 after reconstitution. Each 6 mg single-use vial is supplied in a combination package with Sterile Water for Injection, USP. The pH is adjusted with sodium hydroxide of phosphoric acid to give a pH of 7.4 to 8.5 after reconstitution.