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Fore Safe Use

All scheduled appointments to the family doctor must be kept, even if the drug seems to be working properly and you feel well. This is especially important for children using the drug for treat of central precocious puberty, even if their condition improves. Their progress still must be checked by the family doctor when they are no longer using the drug.

For children treated for central precocious puberty Tell the family doctor if nafarelin does not stop puberty from progressing within 6 to 8 weeks. You may notice puberty progressing in your child for the first few weeks of therapy, but you must see signs that puberty is stopping within 4 weeks after your child begins nafarelin therapy.

For adult women treated for endometriosis

• During the time you are receiving nafarelin, your menstrual period may not be regular or you may not have a menstrual period at all. This is to be expected when being treated with this drug. If regular menstrual periods do not begin within 2 to 3 months after you stop using this drug, check with your health care professional.
• To prevent pregnancy if you are sexually active during the time you are using nafarelin, you must use birth control methods that do not contain hormones, such as condoms or a diaphragm or a cervical cap with a spermicide. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
• Use a water-based vaginal lubricant product if dryness of the vagina causes problems, such as pain during sexual intercourse. Make sure the lubricant you choose can be using with a latex birth control device if you are using one. Some lubricants contain oils, which can break down the latex rubber of condoms, a cervical cap, or a diaphragm and cause them to rip or tear.
• If you suspect you are pregnant, stop using this drug and check with your family doctor immediately . There is a risk that nafarelin could cause problems to the unborn baby if taken during a pregnancy.