Pregafem SR 300 Tablet
Manufacturer
Uniza Healthcare LLP
Salt Composition
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Pregafem SR 300 Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance.
Dosage Form
Tablet SR
Introduction
Pregafem SR 300 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.
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. Pregafem SR 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Pregafem SR 300 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
Pregafem SR 300 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 Pregafem SR 300 Tablet?
Pregafem SR 300 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 Pregafem SR 300 Tablet used to treat?
Pregafem SR 300 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.
Can you take Pregafem SR 300 Tablet every day?
Yes, Pregafem SR 300 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 guidance.
Does Pregafem SR 300 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, taking Pregafem SR 300 Tablet may cause weight gain due to water retention. However, this is generally not a serious sign, and if you are concerned about your weight gain, it is recommended that you consult your doctor. The risk of weight gain is generally lower when Pregafem SR 300 Tablet is taken with estrogen as a combined pill, but it is essential to consult your doctor before starting any hormonal therapy.
Is Pregafem SR 300 Tablet safe?
Yes, Pregafem SR 300 Tablet is considered safer compared to normal synthetic progesterone due to its smaller size, which helps the body absorb it easily and reduces the 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. Pregafem SR 300 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.
