Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Prostagen 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
Prostagen 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 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. Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How it works
Prostagen 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
Prostagen 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 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 Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR?
Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR is a type of progesterone hormone that is extracted from plants, but its property matches with the 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.
What is Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR used to treat?
Prostagen 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), supporting pregnancy, preventing premature labor, treating bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause, and relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding like in dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Can you take Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR every day?
Yes, Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR can be taken every day. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime for a duration that varies from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month, depending on your individual health condition and doctor's recommendation.
Does Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
Yes, taking Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR may cause weight gain due to water retention. However, the risk of weight gain is generally less if Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR is taken with estrogen as a combined pill. It's essential to consult your doctor before starting any hormonal therapy.
Is Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR safe?
Yes, Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR is safer compared to the normal synthetic progesterone due to its smaller size, which enhances absorption and reduces side effects like 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 that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. Prostagen 200mg Tablet SR (natural micronized form of progesterone) is given as medicine in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for the pregnancy and to prevent abortions in some cases, as well as to prevent premature labor.
