Gestofem 300 SR Tablet

Short Description

Gestofem 300 SR Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Gestofem 300 SR Tablet is a progesterone (female hormone) used to establish and maintain pregnancy. It 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.

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. Gestofem 300 SR Tablet 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 Gestofem 300 SR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Gestofem 300 SR Tablet 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

Gestofem 300 SR Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Gestofem 300 SR Tablet is a progesterone (female hormone) that helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.

Gestofem 300 SR Tablet is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine. It should be taken with food. It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods). It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.