Babygest Depot 250mg Injection

Short Description

Babygest Depot 250mg Injection is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women, reducing the risk of preterm birth.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Babygest Depot 250mg Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advises. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how long. The most common side effects of this medicine include local site reactions at the injection site, nausea, itching, diarrhea, and rash. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. 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 your doctor if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation, 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Local site reactions at the injection site Nausea Itching Diarrhea Rash

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Babygest Depot 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Babygest Depot 250mg Injection 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.

Pregnancy Warning

Babygest Depot 250mg Injection 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.

Babygest Depot 250mg Injection is a progestin (female hormone).

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. Not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc.). Administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. 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. 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.