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Microgest 100

Rx
Generic:
Progesterone
Dosage form:
Capsule
Pack size:
Strip (10 Capsule)

৳ 16/unit

Pack: ৳ 160

At a glance

Progesterone — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Progesterone is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance. It 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 with food. 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 headache, feeling very tired, stomach cramps, pain or swelling in your abdomen and feeling sick. 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. In general, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and smoking. Progesterone is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.

Indications

• Hormone replacement therapy • Female infertility

Mechanism of action

Progesterone is the main hormone secreted by corpus luteum. It induces secretory changes in the endometrium, promotes mammary gland development, relaxes uterus, blocks follicular maturation and ovulation, and maintains pregnancy.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Progestogen component of menopausal hormonal replacement therapy. Adult: 200 mg daily as a single daily dose at night for 12-14 days of each mth. Amenorrhoea Adult: 400 mg daily for 10 days. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Adult: 400 mg daily for 10 days. Prevention of Endometrial Hyperplasia. Adult: 200 mg PO at night for 12 days sequentially per 28-day cycle Vaginal Gel Dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Adult: 45 mg every other day from the 15th-25th day of the cycle. May increase dose to 90 mg in non-responders. Amenorrhoea. Adult: 45 mg every other day from the 15th-25th day of the cycle. May increase dose to 90 mg in non-responders.

Administration

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. Progesterone is to be taken with food.

Side effects

Common: • Fatigue • Sleepiness • Headache • Abdominal pain

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Progesterone may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Susten SR 300 Tablet is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine. It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with estrogen. It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods). It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage. It should be taken with food. It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity; thrombophloebitis; cerebral apoplexy; severe hepatic impairment; undiagnosed vag bleeding, incomplete abortion, hormone-dependent carcinoma, as a diagnostic test for pregnancy; pregnancy. History or current high risk of arterial disease.

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Progesterone. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Progesterone is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Progesterone 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.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Progesterone in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Progesterone in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

I have 4 months baby Can i use susten 300 capsules and veginal ointment You can use susten in pregnancy if indicated I have 4 months baby and am feeding her. Using susten 300 capsules will harm my baby Can i use susten 300 capsules for urine infection No it is not for urine infection This tablet is give me a doctor. can u continue this tablet? Can u process Only folvite and susten Is it safe to take susten 300 in 7 months pregnancy. Yes Dupka,it's totally safe I m one month pregnant.doctor has prescribed me susten sr 300 loprin 75 emeset doxinate folifit Kindly tell me what time I should take these medicines for better reaults regards n thanks Any problem u had in conceiving or during pregnancyOnly then susten and loprin are started I have 4 months baby, can i use susten 300 capsules for UTI Susten capsules are NOT for UTI. Get your urine culture done and take antibiotics acc is Susten SR 200 tablet same as Naturogest SR 200? I am pregnant and this is just the second month. Does taking this tablet have any side effects? It is same orally leads to drowsiness

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.