Biogest 200mg Capsule
Biogest 200mg Capsule should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Biogest 200mg Capsule
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Biogest 200mg Capsule is used to prevent premature labor in pregt women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.
Biogest 200mg Capsule should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, hives, and diarrhea. If it bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing it. It may affect blood sugar levels, so monitor your blood sugar regularly. It is better to inform the doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain while using this medicine.
Before taking this medicine inform doctor, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes, or any liver disease. 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
Prevention of Premature Labor
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Biogest 200mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Biogest 200mg Capsule with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
05How It Works
Biogest 200mg Capsule is a progestin (female hormone). It works by modulating the immune response of the mother to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. This prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.
06Benefits
In Prevention of Premature Labor
Biogest 200mg Capsule is a man-made, injectable form of the female hormone called progesterone, that helps lower the risk of delivering the baby too early (premature labor), particularly in women who have had this complication in an earlier pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone that thickens the lining of the uterus and prepares it for the growth and development of the baby. So, it helps your uterus grow during pregnancy and also prevents any contractions that can otherwise lead to miscarriage.
07Side 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 them
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Nodules
Diarrhea
Itching
Nausea
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biogest 200mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biogest 200mg 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.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biogest 200mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Biogest 200mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biogest 200mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.This medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biogest 200mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Biogest 200mg Capsule is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth).
It is only given to a woman who has had a preterm delivery in the past.
It is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc.).
It may affect blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
Inform your doctor immediately if you have pain in the chest, groin or legs, difficulty with breathing, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, sudden unexplained shortness of breath, a sudden loss of coordination, or vision changes while using this medicine.
References
Sources and references
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 671-72.
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