Table of contents:
- Uses
- What are Utrogestan drugs for?
- How to use Utrogestan drugs?
- How to store this drug?
- Dose
- What is the dose of Utrogestan for adults?
- What is the dosage of Utrogestan for children?
- In what doses is this drug available?
- Side effects
- What are the side effects of the drugs Utrogestan?
- Warnings and Precautions
- What should be known before using Utrogestan drugs?
- Is this drug safe for breastfeeding mothers?
- Interaction
- What medicines may interact with the drug Utrogestan?
- Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?
- What health conditions can interact with this drug?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Uses
What are Utrogestan drugs for?
Utrogestan is a drug that contains the artificial hormone progesterone. Progesterone itself is an important hormone during pregnancy.
Progesterone functions to stimulate the release of mature eggs, thicken the uterine wall, and maintain a fertilized egg. Usually this drug is needed by women who experience fertility problems, womb boosters, menstrual disorders, and menopause.
If you are on a pregnancy program and your body does not produce enough of the hormone progesterone, your doctor may prescribe Utrogestan. Doctors may prescribe this drug for other purposes.
These drugs are only available by prescription. If you need this medication or have any questions about this medication please consult your doctor.
How to use Utrogestan drugs?
Use the drug Utrogestan according to the doctor's prescription. Follow all directions for use listed on the packaging or prescription label. Do not use this medication more, less, or for longer than recommended.
If the doctor prescribes this drug orally, then take the capsule before meals with a glass of water. Meanwhile, if the doctor prescribes this drug vaginally, then insert the capsule into your vagina carefully or according to the doctor's direction.
To make it easier for you to remember, take this medication at the same time every day. This will also help you get optimal benefits from the drugs you are taking.
How to store this drug?
Utrogestan is a drug that should be stored at room temperature. Keep this drug away from direct sunlight and damp places. Do not store this medication in the bathroom and do not freeze it.
Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets to avoid the risk of poisoning.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medicine.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of Utrogestan for adults?
According to the EMC, the following are the recommended Utrogestan dosages for adults:
- 100 mg twice daily at bedtime for 12 days from day 15 to day 26 of the menstrual cycle, or
- 100 mg once daily at bedtime on the first to 25th day of the menstrual cycle
In general, the dosage of each person varies depending on your age, the severity of the disease, the body's response to the drug, and your overall condition.
There may be several doses of Utrogestan that were not listed above. If you are in doubt about the dosage of this drug, consult your doctor for more information.
What is the dosage of Utrogestan for children?
This medicine is not intended for children.
In what doses is this drug available?
Utrogestan drug availability is 100 mg and 200 mg tablets.
Side effects
What are the side effects of the drugs Utrogestan?
Just like medicines in general, Utrogestan also includes drugs that have the potential to trigger side effects in some people.
The severity and symptoms of side effects may vary from person to person. Some of the most common side effects of utrogestan drugs are:
- Headache
- Changes in the volume of bleeding during menstruation
- Leucorrhoea
Other rare side effects include:
- Sleepy
- Dizzy
- Breast pain
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Not feeling well
- Nausea and vomiting
- Itchy
- Pimples appear
The side effects of Utrogestan drugs may vary from patient to patient. So, not everyone experiences these side effects.
There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings and Precautions
What should be known before using Utrogestan drugs?
Before taking Utrogestan drugs, it is important that you consider all the benefits and risks of this medicine.
The reason is, this drug should not be used carelessly. Some things that are important for you to know before using Utrogestan drugs include:
- Tell your doctor if you have allergies to soy, progesterone, and any other drug allergies
- Tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking, including supplements, vitamins, and herbs
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver problems, kidney problems, heart disease, hypertension, asthma, diabetes, and depression
- Tell your doctor if you experience unusual vaginal bleeding
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of thrombophlebitis
- Tell your doctor if you have deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
- Tell me if you have bleeding in the brain
There may be other things not mentioned above. If you have a particular concern, consult your doctor for more information.
Your doctor may provide more complete information, including the dosage, safety, and interactions of these drugs. Listen carefully to all the information explained by the doctor so that the treatment you are doing runs optimally.
Is this drug safe for breastfeeding mothers?
There is no adequate research on the risks of using Utrogestan drugs in breastfeeding mothers.
Always consult with your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Interaction
What medicines may interact with the drug Utrogestan?
Sometimes several drugs cannot be taken together because they will cause drug interactions. Drug interactions can cause one drug to work less optimally or increase the risk of side effects.
Although several types of drugs cannot be taken at the same time, there are also cases where the drugs can be taken simultaneously even though the two have the potential to cause interactions.
In this case, the doctor may change the dose, or take some precautions. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking medication with or without a prescription.
Using Utrogestan drugs together with other medicines is usually not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with the medicines below or change some of the other drugs that you are taking.
- Bromocriptine
- Cyclosporin
- Rifampicin
- Ketoconazole
There may be medicines not listed above. If you are in doubt about the interaction of this drug with other drugs that you are currently taking, please consult a doctor for more information. Your doctor may prescribe other medications that are appropriate for your condition.
Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?
Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because they can cause drug interactions.
Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss the use of Utrogestan drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor or other medical personnel who treats you.
What health conditions can interact with this drug?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, in particular:
- Porphyria blood disorders
- Impaired liver and kidney function
- Blood clotting disorders
- Epilepsy
- Asthma
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Liver disease
- Kidney illness
- Hypertension
- History of bleeding in the brain
There may be several health conditions not listed above. If you are in doubt about your health condition, then don't hesitate to consult a doctor.
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Some of the most common symptoms of a drug overdose include:
- Nausea
- Gag
- Dizzy
- Lost balance
- Numbness and tingling
- Seizures
There may be some signs and symptoms of a drug overdose not listed above. If you have any doubts regarding this, please consult a doctor for more information.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, when it is nearing the next scheduled dose, ignore the missed dose and return to the original schedule. Don't double the dose.
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