Is Bravelle (urofollitropin) still available?

No, Bravelle (urofollitropin) is currently not available in the United States.

Why was Bravelle (urofollitropin) discontinued?

The manufacturer (Ferring Pharmaceuticals) recalled Bravelle (urofollitropin) in October 2015, because there was [concern](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/class-action-lawsuit-on-behalf-of-thousands-of-patients-undergoing-fertility-treatments-allowed-to-proceed-in-district-court-against-ferring-pharmaceuticals-inc-regarding-its-recalled-drug-bravelle-300335845.html) about how well the medication works. This means that Bravelle (urofollitropin) might not be as effective as it should've been, so it was removed from the market.

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Q: What is Bravelle (urofollitropin)?

Bravelle (urofollitropin) is a synthetic (man-made) form of the natural hormone called gonadotropin. This medication helps the eggs in your ovaries grow and develop. Your ovaries can then produce more eggs and prepare for ovulation (the release of an egg from your ovaries). This can help make it easier for you to get pregnant.

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Used for Fertility

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Bravelle (urofollitropin) is an injectable medication that treats certain fertility problems in women. Bravelle (urofollitropin) helps make it easier for women to get pregnant, but it's no longer available in the United States.

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Yen Nguyen, PharmD

Cydnee Ng, PharmD

Last reviewed on December 14, 2021

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What is Bravelle (urofollitropin)?

Drug facts

Common BrandsBravelle(brand no longer available)

Drug ClassGonadotropin

Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Bravelle

Bravelle is a synthetic (man-made) form of the natural hormone called gonadotropin. This medication helps the eggs in your ovaries grow and develop. Your ovaries can then produce more eggs and prepare for ovulation (the release of an egg from your ovaries). This can help make it easier for you to get pregnant.

No, Bravelle is currently not available in the United States.

The manufacturer (Ferring Pharmaceuticals) recalled Bravelle in October 2015, because there was concern about how well the medication works. This means that Bravelle might not be as effective as it should've been, so it was removed from the market.

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Bravelle (urofollitropin) dosage

Typical dosage for Bravelle (urofollitropin)

Interactions between Bravelle (urofollitropin) and other drugs

Bravelle (urofollitropin) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Bravelle (urofollitropin). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.