Dydrogesterone (100mg)
Celogest 100mg Capsule 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, Celogest 100mg Capsule 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 Celogest 100mg Capsule. 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 Celogest 100mg Capsule 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.
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 Celogest
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Celogest 100mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Celogest 100mg Capsule 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. Celogest 100mg Capsule 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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Celogest 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Celogest 100mg Capsule 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.
Celogest 100mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Celogest 100mg Capsule 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 Celogest 100mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Celogest 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Celogest 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Celogest 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment depends on why you are being prescribed Celogest 100mg Capsule and your response to the treatment. You may take it with or without food, preferably at the same time of each day.
Celogest 100mg Capsule 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).
Celogest 100mg Capsule 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 Celogest 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is harmful. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of taking Celogest 100mg Capsule during pregnancy.
Celogest 100mg Capsule 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.
Celogest 100mg Capsule 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, Celogest 100mg Capsule can definitely prevent a miscarriage. However, Celogest 100mg Capsule 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.
You should not take Celogest 100mg Capsule 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.
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.
Celogest 100mg Capsule may cause breast pain as a side effect. However, a thorough breast examination is recommended before starting treatment with Celogest 100mg Capsule. Also, if you notice any breast related changes, like, any lumps, change in fullness, breast heaviness, etc., talk to your doctor about it.
