Galagest 200mg Capsule

Short Description

Galagest 200mg Capsule is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Galagest 200mg Capsule 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 an estrogen. It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods). It 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Galagest 200mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Headache Breast pain Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting Stomach or abdominal cramps Bloating Nausea and vomiting Hair loss Edema Vaginal yeast infection

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Galagest 200mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Galagest 200mg Capsule 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

Galagest 200mg Capsule is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Galagest 200mg Capsule 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.

Galagest 200mg Capsule 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 an estrogen. It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods). It 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. 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, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, edema, and vaginal yeast infection.