E-Gest 200mg Tablet
E-Gest 200mg Tablet is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus). It should be taken without food, preferably in the evening or at bedtime. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well.
E-Gest 200mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
E-Gest 200mg Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregcy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance.
E-Gest 200mg Tablet is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus). It should be taken without food, preferably in the evening or at bedtime. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well.
The most common side effects include abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, depression, breast tenderness, hot flushes, vaginal discharge, joint paint, and urinary incontinence. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. You may also experience bleeding or spotting between your periods, consult with your doctor if it happens frequently. If you experience dizziness or tiredness, avoid driving or activity which requires mental concentration.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
03Uses
Hormone replacement therapy
Female infertility
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. E-Gest 200mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
05How It Works
E-Gest 200mg 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.
06Benefits
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Placement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
In Female infertility
E-Gest 200mg Tablet contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. Progesterone helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.show moreshow less
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
Urinary incontinence
Joint pain
Vaginal discharge
Hot flushes
Breast tenderness
Depression
Headache
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Abdominal bloating
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with E-Gest 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
E-Gest 200mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
E-Gest 200mg Tablet 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:UNSAFE
E-Gest 200mg 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 E-Gest 200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of E-Gest 200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.Use of E-Gest 200mg Tablet is however not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
09Drug Tips
E-Gest 200mg 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 E-Gest 200mg Tablet affects you.
It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.
References
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