Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Salt Composition
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Miprogen 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
Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia. 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.
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. Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How it works
Miprogen 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
Miprogen 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 Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR?
Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR is a type of progesterone hormone that is extracted from plants, but its properties match those of human progesterone. This medicine undergoes a process called micronization, where the size of the natural progesterone is reduced to enhance its dissolution and absorption in the body, providing better availability and minimizing side effects.
What is Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR used to treat?
Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR is used to treat various disorders, including secondary amenorrhea (no menstruation for 3 months in women who have had their menses before), pregnancy complications such as premature labor and 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 like dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Can you take Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR every day?
Yes, Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR can be taken daily. It is 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 as suggested by your doctor.
Does Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
Taking Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR may lead to weight gain due to water retention. This is generally not a serious concern but should be discussed with your doctor if it becomes a worrying factor. The risk of weight gain may be lower when combined with estrogen as part of hormonal therapy.
Is Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR safe?
Yes, Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR is considered safer than synthetic progesterone due to its micronized form, which allows for easier absorption and reduced side effects such as fluid retention, reduction in HDL cholesterol levels, headaches, and mood disturbances.
How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?
Progesterone plays a crucial role in fertility by helping prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintaining it. Miprogen 200mg Tablet SR (natural micronized form of progesterone) may be used as a medicine to support fertility, prevent abortions, and maintain pregnancy.
