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

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.

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.

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.Dugestin Tablet will be prescribed to you depending on the condition you are being treated for. Do not self-medicate. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor after some investigations like blood tests ultrasonography etc. Always take the medicine at the same time every day to avoid missing a dose. Swallow it whole without breaking or chewing preferably with a glass of water. Continue taking it for the duration advised by your doctor to get the most benefits.However Dugestin Tablet has some side effects like headache nausea vaginal bleeding and breast pain. It may also cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Do not worry or panic. Ask your doctor about how to deal with these and what you can do to prevent them. If they still do not get better or worsen consult your doctor on a further course of action.You should always discuss any previous medical history like diabetes depression heart or liver disease with the doctor before starting treatment with Dugestin Tablet. Also if you have been taking any other medicines regularly make sure to notify your doctor about them too. This is because certain medicines may interfere with the working of Dugestin Tablet or make it less effective. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without discussing it with a doctor. For any other doubts do not hesitate to approach your doctor.

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.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dugestin Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> 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 <p> 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 <p> 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 <p> There is limited information available on the use of Dugestin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> 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.

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.

Chemical Class :: Gluco/Mineralocorticoids Progestogins Derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class :: Progestins (First generation)

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

Headache | Nausea | Breast pain | Migraine | Menstrual disorder | Breast tenderness | Vaginal bleeding

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Q. 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.| Q. 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).| Q. 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.| Q. 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.| Q. 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.| Q. 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.| Q. 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.| Q. 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.