Gestajan 200mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Janus Biotech
Salt Composition
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Gestajan 200mg Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Gestajan 200mg Tablet is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus). It should be taken with food and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Continue taking it for as long as your doctor has advised, even if you feel well. 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. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Consult your doctor if you experience frequent bleeding or spotting between periods. Inform your doctor if you have or have had breast cancer, unusual vaginal bleeding, or liver disease. You will likely have several tests before and during treatment to check your womb. Avoid alcohol and smoking.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Gestajan 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Gestajan 200mg Tablet is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy and prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.
Quick Tips
Gestajan 200mg Tablet is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption. Used as part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with estrogen. May be used to treat problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods). Helps maintain pregnancy in women at higher risk of miscarriage. Should be taken with food. May cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens, do not drive or use machinery.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gestajan 200mg Tablet, and how does it work?
Gestajan 200mg Tablet is a type of progesterone hormone that is extracted from plants and has properties similar to human progesterone. The micronization process reduces the size of the natural progesterone particles, enhancing its dissolution and absorption in the body, which provides better availability and decreases side effects.
What conditions are treated with Gestajan 200mg Tablet?
Gestajan 200mg Tablet is used to treat various disorders, including secondary amenorrhea (no menstruation for 3 months in women who have had their menses before), support pregnancy, prevent premature labor, and treat bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause. It may also be used as a part of fertility treatment and hormone replacement therapy after menopause.
How is Gestajan 200mg Tablet typically taken?
Gestajan 200mg Tablet can be taken every day, usually prescribed once daily in the evening or at bedtime. The duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month, depending on individual health conditions.
Can Gestajan 200mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, taking Gestajan 200mg Tablet may cause weight gain due to water retention. However, the risk of weight gain is generally less if taken with estrogen as a combined pill. Consult a doctor before starting any hormonal therapy.
Is Gestajan 200mg Tablet safe?
Yes, Gestajan 200mg Tablet is considered safer compared to normal synthetic progesterone due to its smaller size, which enhances absorption and reduces side effects like fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches, and mood disturbance.
What are the benefits of progesterone for fertility and pregnancy?
Progesterone is a crucial hormone in fertility that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. Gestajan 200mg Tablet (natural micronized form of progesterone) may be given as a medicine to support the uterus in preparing itself for pregnancy and prevent premature labor.
