 <s>[INST] Always assist with care, respect, and truth. Respond with utmost utility yet securely. Avoid harmful, unethical, prejudiced, or negative content. Ensure replies promote fairness and positivity. [/INST]  Read the Medication Guide provided by the pharmacist before your child starts using leuprolide and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask the doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given by injection into a muscle by a health care professional. It is given as directed by the doctor, usually once every 6 months (every 24 weeks). This product slowly releases the medication into the blood over a 6-month period. In children, the dosage is based on weight and response to treatment. The doctor should consider stopping treatment before age 11 for girls and age 12 for boys. Consult the doctor for details. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from the health care professional and the product package. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. Wash your hands and properly mix the medication. Before injecting each dose, clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Inject each dose within 2 hours of mixing. If more than 2 hours have passed since mixing, throw out the product and prepare another syringe/dose. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, mark your calendar to keep track of when your child </s>