Dugestin Tablet
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Product introduction
Dugestin Tablet is used to treat various conditions caused by progesterone deficiencies such as female infertility, pain during menstruation, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and miscarriage. It also used a hormone replacement therapy.
It is a progestin.
It is a progestin.
Uses of Dugestin Tablet
- Treatment of Female infertility
- Treatment of Pain during menstruation
- Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Treatment of Endometriosis
- Treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Prevention of Miscarriage
- Hormone replacement therapy
Benefits of Dugestin Tablet
In Treatment of Female infertility
Dugestin Tablet aids in infertility by preparing the womb lining for pregnancy. It also helps in the regulation of the menstrual period and the prevention of repeated miscarriages. Dugestin Tablet can increase the chances of a successful pregnancy in women who have a history of recurrent abortions.
In Treatment of Pain during menstruation
Dugestin Tablet gives relief from abdominal pain and cramps during a menstrual period. A painful period can have a major impact on your life, try to take rest, reduce stress and drink plenty of warm fluids to ease discomfort.
In Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome is a combination of physical and emotional disturbances that occurs when a woman’s menstruation comes to an end. Dugestin Tablet helps ease the symptoms of PMS such as bloating, swelling, tiredness, mood swings. Dugestin Tablet also relieves pain, cramp, and headaches associated with PMS. Altogether, this medicine will help ease discomforts and improve your mood. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, yoga, a healthy diet, and getting plenty of sleep may also be helpful.
In Treatment of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to endometrial tissue (tissue that lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside the uterus. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea, and difficulty in conceiving. Dugestin Tablet prevents the growth of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus and thus helps relieve the symptoms you may have.
In Treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding
Dugestin Tablet slows the growth of the lining of the womb before menstruation. By regulating and balancing the menstrual cycle it helps to reduce heavy or prolonged bleeding, improve regularity, and restore hormonal balance in the uterus.
In Prevention of Miscarriage
Dugestin Tablet helps to prevent miscarriage in such women who have had such complications in an earlier pregnancy. It improves the thickness of the lining of the uterus (womb) and also attachment of the baby to the uterus. This makes sure that there are no abnormal contractions of the uterus which may lead to premature delivery.
Dugestin Tablet helps prevent threatened miscarriage by supporting the hormonal environment necessary for maintaining a pregnancy. It has progesterone-like effects and helps to provide hormonal support to the uterus, ensuring a favorable environment for the implantation and development of the embryo. It stabilises the uterine lining and promoting proper growth of the pregnancy. This way Dugestin Tablet can help reduce the risk of miscarriage in cases of threatened miscarriage.
Dugestin Tablet helps prevent threatened miscarriage by supporting the hormonal environment necessary for maintaining a pregnancy. It has progesterone-like effects and helps to provide hormonal support to the uterus, ensuring a favorable environment for the implantation and development of the embryo. It stabilises the uterine lining and promoting proper growth of the pregnancy. This way Dugestin Tablet can help reduce the risk of miscarriage in cases of threatened miscarriage.
In Hormone replacement therapy
Dugestin Tablet helps in protecting the uterus, relieving menopausal symptoms, regulating menstrual cycles, preventing estrogen-related complications, and supporting fertility treatments. However it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Dugestin Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dugestin
- Headache
- Nausea
- Breast pain
- Migraine
- Menstrual disorder
- Breast tenderness
- Vaginal bleeding
How to use Dugestin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dugestin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Dugestin Tablet works
Dugestin Tablet works by imitating the activities of the natural hormone progesterone, which helps to alleviate the symptoms of hormonal imbalances. It helps in female infertility by preparing the lining of the uterus for pregnancy. It regulates the menstrual cycle and prevents repeated miscarriages. Therefore, this drug can increase the chances of pregnancy in females who have had a history of multiple abortions. It also relieves menstrual pain and cramps. Dugestin Tablet prevents the growth of the endometrial tissues and relieves the symptoms of endometriosis including pain in the lower back and stomach, pain during sexual intercourse, constipation, diarrhea, and difficulty in conception.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dugestin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dugestin Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dugestin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dugestin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dugestin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Dugestin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dugestin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dugestin Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Dugestin Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Dugestin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dugestin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Dugestin Tablet is prescribed to treat a wide range of menstrual disorders and to maintain a healthy womb lining for the ongoing pregnancy.
- It may also be used in women who have suffered repeated miscarriages.
- It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Inform your doctor immediately if it carries on for more than a few months.
- Before starting treatment with Dugestin Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery.
- Inform your doctor if you are lactose intolerant since Dugestin Tablet contains lactose.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Before starting treatment with Dugestin Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery.
- Inform your doctor if you are lactose intolerant since Dugestin Tablet contains lactose.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins (First generation)
Patient concerns
FAQs
For how many days should Dugestin Tablet be taken?
Take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment depends on why you are being prescribed Dugestin Tablet and your response to the treatment. You may take it with or without food, preferably at the same time of each day.
What is Dugestin Tablet used for?
Dugestin Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms of endometriosis (a problem caused by growth of the womb lining outside the womb) and treat infertility due to low levels of progesterone. It also relieves painful periods, controls irregular periods (that come at the wrong time or not at all) and resolves the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Additionally, it restarts periods that have stopped before the menopause (amenorrhoea) and also helps to stop or prevent unusually heavy or long periods (often due to the start of the menopause).
What are the side effects of Dugestin Tablet during pregnancy?
Dugestin Tablet may cause an increased risk of hypospadias which is a birth defect of the penis involving the urinary opening. This occurs in children whose mothers have taken certain progestogens. However, the chance of developing this increased risk is not yet certain. So far, there is no evidence that taking Dugestin Tablet during pregnancy is harmful. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of taking Dugestin Tablet during pregnancy.
Is progesterone and Dugestin Tablet same?
Dugestin Tablet is a man-made version of progesterone, the natural female sex hormone. It is used in conditions when your body does not produce enough progesterone.
Is Dugestin Tablet good to prevent a miscarriage?
Dugestin Tablet is used to prevent habitual abortion (miscarriage) and possible cases of abortion that may be occurring due to lack of the hormone progesterone. If the reason behind the miscarriage is due to this deficiency, Dugestin Tablet can definitely prevent a miscarriage. However, Dugestin Tablet should never be taken without consulting a doctor. It is advised that you should follow the instructions of your doctor carefully to make sure it works best for you.
Who should not take Dugestin Tablet?
You should not take Dugestin Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to it, have a tumor that is made worse by progestins (such as meningioma) or if you have irregular or unusually heavy periods with an unknown cause.
What if I forget a dose?
If you forget to take today’s tablet and it is less than 12 hours late, take it as soon as you remember. Continue taking the next scheduled tablet at the normal time. But, if it is more than 12 hours since you should have taken your tablet, miss this tablet out and continue the medication as prescribed. Remember not to take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Missing a tablet may cause irregular bleeding or spotting.
Does Dugestin Tablet cause breast changes?
Dugestin Tablet may cause breast pain as a side effect. However, a thorough breast examination is recommended before starting treatment with Dugestin Tablet. Also, if you notice any breast related changes, like, any lumps, change in fullness, breast heaviness, etc., talk to your doctor about it.
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