Microgest 100mg (Capsule)
Manufactured by: Renata Limited
Progesterone Similar medicine
Microgest is indicated for
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Contraception
- Menopausal HRT
- Amenorrhoea
- Recurrent miscarriage
Precautions and warnings
Stop taking the medication right away if you suddenly lose some or all of your vision, notice your eye bulging, or have double vision. Also discontinue if you have a history of migraine or blood clots, epilepsy, asthma, heart or kidney problems. Be cautious if you have had depression, trouble with blood sugar, or diabetes. This medicine could make it unsafe to drive or use machines. Do not stop taking progesterone suddenly. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Side-effects
- GI disturbances
- appetite/wt change
- fluid retention
- oedema
- acne
- skin rash
- urticaria
- depression
- headache
- fever
- fatigue
- breast changes
- hirsutism
- changes in libido
- altered menstrual cycles or irregular menstrual bleeding (rare).
Contraindications
Do not use this medication if you have any of the following: allergies to it, blood clots in veins (thrombophlebitis), stroke, serious liver problems, unexplained vaginal bleeding, incomplete miscarriage, hormone-dependent cancer, or if you are using it just to check for pregnancy. It also should not be used during pregnancy or if you have a history of, or are at high risk for, arterial (blood vessel) disease.
Mode of actions
Progesterone is the main hormone produced by the corpus luteum. It causes the lining of the uterus to become secretory, helps the mammary glands develop, relaxes the uterus, prevents new eggs from maturing and being released, and supports pregnancy.
Dosage & Administration
Oral
Progestogen component of menopausal hormonal replacement therapy. Adult: 200 mg daily as a single daily dose at night for 12-14 days of each mth.
Amenorrhoea Adult: 400 mg daily for 10 days.
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Adult: 400 mg daily for 10 days.
Vaginal Gel
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Adult: 45 mg every other day from the 15th-25th day of the cycle. May increase dose to 90 mg in non-responders.
Vaginal Gel
Amenorrhoea. Adult: 45 mg every other day from the 15th-25th day of the cycle. May increase dose to 90 mg in non-responders.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect even sometimes unable to demonstrate the risk on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required.
Discuss with your doctors and tell them feedback about this medicine.
There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. Discuss with your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
30's pack Price : ৳450
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