Ecogest 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Ecogest 5mg Tablet is a synthetic progesterone derivative used to treat recurrent miscarriages and premature labor.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Ecogest 5mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone) that helps in maintaining pregnancy by promoting the attachment of the embryo to the lining of the womb and improving blood flow to the placenta. It also relaxes the uterus muscles thereby preventing premature labor. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms.

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. Ecogest 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time..Take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing.

Side Effects

Edema (swelling) Bloating Headache Depression Fatigue Altered libido Irregular menstrual cycle Gastrointestinal disturbances Excessive hair growth

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ecogest 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Ecogest 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Ecogest 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Ecogest 5mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It helps in maintaining pregnancy by promoting the attachment of the embryo to the lining of the womb and improving blood flow to the placenta. It also relaxes the uterus muscles thereby preventing premature labor.

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Must be discontinued after delivery as it may affect the baby. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how the medication affects you. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.