Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel

Short Description

Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman's ovary) and menstruation.

Dosage Form

Vaginal gel

Introduction

You should use Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than you have been advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue using this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant. Use of this medicine may cause side effects such as vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, and itching. If you experience any of this that does not resolve on its own or get worse, let your doctor know. Very occasionally people get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying.

Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel 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.

Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel helps increase your chances of getting pregnant by replacing low levels of progesterone during luteal phase. It prepares the lining of your uterus to receive and nourish a fertilized egg. If you become pregnant, Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel can be used for another 10 to 12 weeks until your progesterone levels are high enough. It also helps regulate menstrual cycle in women who do not have a regular period due to a decrease in the hormone progesterone. It exposes your body to less hormone compared to progesterone pills or injections thereby preventing various gastric side effects. Do not use tampons or other vaginal products for at least 6 hours before and 6 hours after using Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel. You may get a brownish or white discharge during this time that may cause irritation, pain or swelling of the vagina. It is not unusual but talk to your doctor if it bothers you.