Gestofit 200 SR Tablet
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Progesterone (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance.
Dosage Form
Tablet SR
Introduction
Gestofit 200mg SR 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. 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. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. You may also experience bleeding or spotting between your periods, consult with your doctor if it happens frequently.
Directions for Use
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. Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet is to be taken with food..Take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit..Continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to even if you feel well.
Safety Information
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 Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Gestofit 200mg 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
Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
How it works
Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet 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 also 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet?
Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet is a type of progesterone hormone that is extracted from plants and has properties similar to human progesterone. The medicine undergoes a process called micronization, which reduces the size of the natural progesterone particles, enhancing its dissolution and absorption, and providing better availability in the body and decreasing its side effects.
What is Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet used to treat?
Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet is used to treat various disorders, including secondary amenorrhea, supporting pregnancy, preventing premature labor, and treating bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause. It may also be used as part of fertility treatment, hormone replacement therapy after menopause, and to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding such as dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Can you take Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet every day?
Yes, Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet can be taken every day. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime, and the usual duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month, depending on your health condition and your doctor's recommendation.
Does Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, taking Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet may cause weight gain, which may be due to water retention. However, this is generally not a serious sign, and if you are concerned about your weight gain, you should consult your doctor. The risk of weight gain is generally lower when taking Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet with estrogen as a combined pill, but it is essential to consult your doctor before starting any hormonal therapy.
Is Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet safe?
Yes, Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet is considered safer compared to normal synthetic progesterone, as its smaller size helps the body absorb it easily and reduces side effects such as fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches, and mood disturbance.
How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?
Progesterone is a crucial hormone in fertility, secreted by the ovaries to prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. Gestofit 200mg SR Tablet (natural micronized form of progesterone) is given as a medicine in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for pregnancy and to prevent abortions in some cases. It is also used to prevent premature labor.
