Harasen C Injection (Zahageo Extract)

Adult administration

As Zahageo Extract, administer 2 mL subcutaneously once, three times a week for two weeks (total of 6 administrations).

This medication is an ampoule injection, and caution must be taken during use as glass fragments may accidentally enter when cutting the glass container. Special care should be taken when it is used by children or the elderly. This medication contains components derived from human placenta, and although infection testing is carried out during the collection of placenta and precautions are taken during the production process to reduce the risk of infection, it is not possible to completely eliminate the risk of infectious disease transmission; therefore, the necessity of treatment should be carefully considered before using this medication. Furthermore, this medication contains benzyl alcohol, which can cause serious respiratory problems in premature infants, so it should not be administered to them. This medication is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity, suspected organic diseases, severe complications other than those affecting the heart, liver, or kidneys, patients with psychosomatic disorders, as well as newborns and premature infants. It should be administered with caution in patients with allergic predisposition. If any hypersensitivity reactions such as shock symptoms, chills, nausea, fever, or skin rash occur after administration, the treatment should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be provided. There may be pain or redness at the injection site, and rarely, gynecomastia or breast pain may occur, in which case usage should be discontinued. When using this medication, patients should be informed and made to understand that it is derived from human placenta, and that there is some risk of infection. When administering subcutaneously, insert the injection avoiding areas where nerves run, and it is advisable to rotate the injection sites for repeated administrations. If there is severe pain during injection or blood reflux occurs, the needle should be immediately withdrawn and injected at another site. This medication is to be administered strictly by subcutaneous injection only.

Serious side effects

Shock

Mild side effects

• Chills
• nausea
• fever
• redness
• rash
• pain at the injection site
• redness at the injection site
• breast pain
• gynecomastia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a dark container, at a safe room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it should be stored away from direct sunlight and at the appropriate temperature.

Appearance

A transparent liquid of pale yellow color contained in a brown ampoule.

Package unit

2mL/1 ampoule × 10, 50