METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet

Short Description

METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet is used for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. It consists of progestin, which is similar to the female hormone and works by suppressing the production of hormone causing endometriosis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet can be taken with or without food but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Keep taking this medicine even during your menstrual periods. The most common side effects of this medicine include acne, headache, depressed mood, breast discomfort, nausea, and ovarian cyst. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it makes your menstrual cycle irregular or you experience spotting or brown discharge in the middle of cycle. Consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had unexplained vaginal or uterine bleeding or have circulatory blood disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.

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. METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

acne headache depressed mood breast discomfort nausea ovarian cyst

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It works by suppressing the production of estradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium.

You have been prescribed METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. Take it without any break preferably at the same time everyday. Do not use hormonal contraceptives while taking this medicine. If required, use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms. You may experience infrequent or irregular menstrual bleeding patterns. Consult your doctor if this bothers you. Do not use METRIOFEM 2mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.