Increlex (MECASERMIN), Form : Injection

Increlex is a man-made form of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), a substance that is normally produced in the body. IGF-1 is important for the growth of bones and muscles. Increlex is used to treat growth failure in children whose bodies do not make enough IGF-1. Increlex is not for use in children who have growth hormone deficiency, malnutrition, underactive thyroid, or those who are taking long-term steroid medications.