Alestro 5mg Tablet
Alestro 5mg Tablet is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used in the treatment of recurrent miscarriages (pregnancy loss) and premature labor.
Alestro 5mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alestro 5mg Tablet is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used in the treatment of recurrent miscarriages (pregnancy loss) and premature labor.
Alestro 5mg Tablet is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used in the treatment of recurrent miscarriages (pregnancy loss) and premature labor.
Alestro 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing.
The most common side effects of this medicine include edema (swelling), bloating, headache, depression, fatigue, altered libido, irregular menstrual cycle, gastrointestinal disturbances, and excessive hair growth. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or incomplete abortion, or have heart disease or kidney problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
03Uses
Treatment of Premature Labor
Treatment of Recurrent miscarriage
04How To Use
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. Alestro 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alestro 5mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It helps in maintaining pregnancy by promoting the attachment of the embryo to lining of the womb and improving blood flow to the placenta. It also relaxes the uterus muscles thereby preventing premature labour.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Benefits
In Treatment of Premature Labor
Alestro 5mg Tablet prevents abnormal contractions of uterus muscles and relaxes them. It widens blood vessels to help increase blood flow and improve circulation to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This prevents premature labor and miscarriage. Take it as prescribed and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
08Side Effects
Edema (swelling)
Bloating
Depression
Headache
Fatigue
Altered libido
Irregular menstrual cycle
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Excessive hair growth on face
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alestro 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alestro 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alestro 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Alestro 5mg 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
There is limited information available on the use of Alestro 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alestro 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Alestro 5mg Tablet is used to treat repeated miscarriages and to prevent premature birth in pregnant women.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
It must be discontinued after delivery as it may affect the baby.
Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how the medication affects you.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
