Meriofert in the fridge ?

[butterfliez]

Hi all just a quick question, I finally had my treatment plan for 2nd cycle this week & am due to begin 2nd jan ( so happy to have this plan in place )

The nurse said about storing the medications in the fridge , I have suprecur & Meriofert

I just wanted to check if this is correct is it ok to store meriofert in the fridge ? I did this already so now I’m worried incase it’s not meant to be.

I won’t be starting that one until end of January.

I didn’t store it in the fridge last time but our house gets quite warm.

Thanks

[LCharlton]

It doesn't need to go in the fridge unless your house is really hot (like over 25 degrees) - I would keep it at room temperature

[butterfliez in reply to LCharlton]

Thank you , do you think it’ll be ok to take out now after it’s been in the fridge ? ( like the temperature change won’t affect it or anything)

Thanks x

[LCharlton in reply to butterfliez]

No, as long as you didn't freeze it or anything it should be fine! Have done 3 cycles on meriofert now and never put it in the fridge x

[PollyPocket0]

Hi, I was on meriofert for my cycle in July and was told to keep it in the fridge. Maybe that was because it was summer though? xx

[butterfliez]

Thanks for the replies I have taken them out & put them in my kitchen cupboard as it’s quite cool in there.

I’m just over thinking everything at the moment , going into this a second time can feel more nerve racking x

[Sparklylife]

I have just done a cycle with Meriofert and I was told to just store it at room temperature. My delivery slip from pharmacy told us how to store things - might say with yours? In the leaflets usually if you wanted to be sure. Wishing you all the best for your cycle start in January!

[butterfliez in reply to Sparklylife]

Thanks for the reply yes it says room temperature, it was only because the nurse says about the refrigerator that I questioned it . But I have kept it out now .

Thank you hope all’s well with your journey also x

[Purpledoggy]

It should say on the package insert how to store it - legally medicines have to have this information. It will probably be on the box as well but definitely the insert. xx

[butterfliez in reply to Purpledoggy]

Hi thanks for the reply yes it does say room temperature so that’s what I’ve done x

[Loma1]

Hey, having been told to keep mine in the fridge and having my fridge pack up whilst full of IVF drugs - I can confidently confirm that Meriofert can be kept in the fridge or at room temp. Manufacturer confirmed that if stored at room temp, it has a shelf life of a month & if stored in the fridge it lasts longer. Since our cycles aren’t longer than a month, it is fine to keep at room temp. Hopefully it’s delivered cooled/ refrigerated though so you can track it’s shelf life. My clinic confirmed the same was true for Gonal-F

Good luck! X

[butterfliez in reply to Loma1]

Oh thanks good to know ! My Meriofert won’t be starting until the end of January because they are keeping me an extra week of down reg.

I collected them this week ready for that so it may be best to store them in the fridge now. Xx

[Loma1 in reply to butterfliez]

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