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Algest SR 200 Tablet

Progesterone (200mg)

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Product Code: 286049
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Constituents

Progesterone (200mg)

Usage of Algest SR 200 Tablet

  • Female infertility
  • Hormone replacement therapy

Description of Algest SR 200 Tablet

You should use Algest SR 200 Tablet as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than you have been advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.The most common side effects include headache, feeling very tired, stomach cramps, pain or swelling in your abdomen and feeling sick. You may also feel bloated, less interested in sex and get pain or discharge in your vagina. Your doctor or nurse may be able to help you reduce or prevent side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Very occasionally people get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Using this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots or breast cancer.Algest SR 200 Tablet may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina or liver disease. You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney or heart problems or have diabetes or asthma. Let your doctor know your medical history to be safe. Check with your doctor about all other medicines which may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. This medicine can alter your thinking or reactions and you may feel very tired so be careful if you drive or need to be alert. In general, alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine.

Possible Side-effects

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 themCommon side effects of Algest

  • Abdominal bloating
  • Hot flushes
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Joint pain
  • Cough
  • Abnormal menstrual bleeding
  • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
  • Slurred speech
  • Pain behind eyes
  • Vertigo

Unit

10 tablet sr

Manufacturer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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How to use Algest SR 200 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. Algest SR 200 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Medicine Works

Algest SR 200 Tablet is a progesterone (female hormone). It works on the lining of the uterus and helps to establish and maintain pregnancy in infertile women. It helps in protecting the uterus from the negative effects of oestrogen when used for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.

Related Warnings

Algest SR 200 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Algest SR 200 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Algest SR 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Algest SR 200 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

There is limited information available on the use of Algest SR 200 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

There is limited information available on the use of Algest SR 200 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Algest SR 200 Tablet is used in the treatment of female infertility and as a part of hormone replacement therapy.
  • It regulates menstrual cycles, treats heavy bleeding, and prevents thickening of the uterus.
  • It is also used to restore menstruation in women with secondary amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual cycles).
  • It should be taken without food, preferably in the evening or at bedtime.
  • It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Algest SR 200 Tablet affects you.
  • It may cause bleeding  or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Can you take Algest SR 200 Tablet every day?

    Yes, Algest SR 200 Tablet can be taken every day. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime. The usual duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month. However, the number of days for which you will need to take this medicine in each cycle will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your health condition.

  • Does Algest SR 200 Tablet cause weight gain?

    Yes, taking Algest SR 200 Tablet may cause weight gain. The weight gain may be due to water retention and may not be a serious sign. However, contact your doctor in case your weight gain is worrying you. The risk of weight gain is generally less if Algest SR 200 Tablet is taken with estrogen as a combined pill. But, do not start any hormonal therapy without consulting your doctor.

  • How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?

    Progesterone is a very crucial hormone in fertility. It is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. Algest SR 200 Tablet (form of progesterone) is given as a medicine in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for the pregnancy and to prevent the abortions in some cases. It is also used to prevent premature labor.

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