Dydrogesterone 10mg Tablet

Dydrogesterone 10mg Tablet

Dydrogesterone Tablet is used to treat conditions like female infertility, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and miscarriage, all caused by progesterone deficiencies. It also applies to hormone replacement therapy.

Dydrogesterone Tablet is available based on your current condition. Never use medicine without a prescription from the doctor. The doctor will consult with you about the dosage and for how long you have to follow the treatment, based on your investigations like blood tests and ultrasonography, etc. Take the medicine at the same time in a day to avoid the omission of a dose. Consume it as an oral tablet, preferably whole swallowing, not breaking or crushing. Continue taking this medicine for the duration as suggested by your healthcare expert to get the most benefit.

How Does Dydrogesterone work?

Dydrogesterone is the progestin that means female hormones that have a key role in controlling menstrual cycles among females. It triggers normal and regular growth and shedding of the womb lining. This promotes regular periods in women suffering from menstrual irregularities resulting from the absence of progesterone. In addition, it alleviates painful or absent periods and promotes the implantation of eggs, hence, treating infertility.

How to use Dydrogesterone Tablet

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as suggested by your healthcare expert. Gulp this tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Dydrogesterone Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is good to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects 

• Headache 
• Nausea 
• Breast pain 
• Migraine
• Menstrual disorder 
• Breast tenderness

Precautions:-

• Dydrogesterone is used for a broad range of menstrual disorders as well as to maintain the health of the womb lining during the ongoing pregnancy.
• It may also be administered in women who have been subjected to repeated miscarriages.
• It may lead to bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods. Inform your healthcare expert if this happens frequently.
• Before starting treatment with Dydrogesterone, you should inform your doctor about any scheduled surgery.
• Inform your healthcare expert if you are lactose intolerant since Dydrogesterone contains lactose.
• Inform your healthcare expert if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Frequently Asked Question(FAQ):-

Q. How long should Dydrogesterone be taken?

Take this medicine exactly as your healthcare expert suggested you. The dosage and length of treatment can depend on why you are getting this medication and how well you tolerate it. You can take this medication with or without food, preferably at the same time of the day.

Q. What are the side effects of Dydrogesterone in pregnancy?

Dydrogesterone may increase the risk of hypospadias which is a birth defect of the penis and urinary opening. This takes place in children whose mothers have used certain progestogens. However, the possibility of developing this increased risk is not yet clear. So far, no evidence has been found showing that taking Dydrogesterone during pregnancy can cause harm. Discuss the risks and benefits of using Dydrogesterone with your doctor during pregnancy.

Q. Is progesterone and Dydrogesterone same?

Dydrogesterone is synthetic progesterone, a natural female sex hormone. It is administered in conditions where your body fails to produce enough progesterone.

Q. Who should not take Dydrogesterone?

You should not use Dydrogesterone if you are hypersensitive to it, if there is a tumor that responds poorly to progestins like meningioma, or if irregular or excessively heavy periods have been present that the cause is not known.