Perlutal-M 10mg Tablet

Short Description

Perlutal-M 10mg Tablet is similar to the progesterone hormone naturally produced by the body. It regulates periods, stops irregular bleeding, and helps with withdrawal bleeding in cases of amenorrhea (unusual stopping of menstrual periods).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Perlutal-M 10mg Tablet should be taken as your doctor's advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, abdominal pain, weakness, and dizziness. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may also cause irregular periods, bleeding, or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently. Before taking this medicine you must let your doctor know if you ever had any problems like bleeding or have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver problems, or bleeding problems. 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine.

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. Perlutal-M 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

headache abdominal pain weakness dizziness

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Perlutal-M 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Perlutal-M 10mg 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

Perlutal-M 10mg 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.

Perlutal-M 10mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It works by replacing the natural progesterone hormone that the body is unable to make. This treats painful, irregular, or absent menstrual periods. It also prevents an overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in menopausal women taking estrogen (another female hormone).

Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medication. Do not take Perlutal-M 10mg Tablet if you're pregnant or breastfeeding Have unusual vaginal bleeding Have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver problems, or bleeding problems.