I Gest 200mg Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Strides shasun Ltd
Salt Composition
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
I Gest 200mg Tablet SR is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance.
Dosage Form
Tablet SR
Introduction
I Gest 200mg Tablet SR 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. I Gest 200mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
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 I Gest 200mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
I Gest 200mg Tablet SR 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
I Gest 200mg Tablet SR is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
How it works
I Gest 200mg Tablet SR 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
I Gest 200mg Tablet SR 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is I Gest 200mg Tablet SR?
I Gest 200mg Tablet SR is a micronized natural progesterone hormone that is extracted from plants and has properties similar to human progesterone. The micronization process reduces the size of the progesterone particles, enhancing its dissolution and absorption, which provides better availability in the body and decreases side effects.
What is I Gest 200mg Tablet SR used to treat?
I Gest 200mg Tablet SR 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.
Can you take I Gest 200mg Tablet SR every day?
Yes, I Gest 200mg Tablet SR can be taken every day. The usual dosage is once daily in the evening or at bedtime, and the duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month, depending on your health condition and doctor's guidance.
Does I Gest 200mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
Yes, taking I Gest 200mg Tablet SR may cause weight gain due to water retention. However, this is generally not a serious concern. If you experience significant weight gain, it is recommended to consult your doctor. The risk of weight gain is lower when taken with estrogen as a combined pill, but it is essential to consult your doctor before starting any hormonal therapy.
Is I Gest 200mg Tablet SR safe?
Yes, I Gest 200mg Tablet SR is considered safer compared to synthetic progesterone due to its smaller size, which allows for easier absorption and reduces side effects such as fluid retention, reduced HDL cholesterol levels, headaches, and mood disturbance.
How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?
Progesterone is a crucial hormone in fertility, helping to prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. I Gest 200mg Tablet SR (natural micronized form of progesterone) is used as a medicine in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for pregnancy and to prevent premature labor.
