How should I use Neupogen?

This medicine is for injection under the skin or infusion into a vein. As an infusion into a vein, it is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Refer to the Instructions for Use that come with your medication packaging. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 7 months for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of Neupogen contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Neupogen is only for you. Do not share Neupogen with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.