How long will you have to take the shot?

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23 Sep 2010

ELIGARD is administered subcutaneously and provides continuous release of leuprolide acetate over a one-, three-, four- or six-month treatment period. The injection delivers the dose of leuprolide acetate incorporated in a polymer formulation.

ELIGARD Recommended Dosing

Recommended dose: 7.5mg 1 inj every month
22.5mg 1 injection every 3 months
30mg 1 injection every 4 months
45mg 1 injection every 6 months

For more details, please seek medical help from the doc/pharmacist who prescribed the med., take care & be well.

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