Recogest 200mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Solitaire Pharmacia Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Recogest 200mg Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Recogest 200mg 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. Recogest 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Recogest 200mg 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
Recogest 200mg 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 Recogest 200mg Tablet?
Recogest 200mg Tablet is a micronized natural progesterone hormone extracted from plants, which has properties similar to human progesterone. The micronization process reduces the size of the progesterone particles, enhancing its dissolution and absorption, providing better availability in the body and decreasing side effects.
What is Recogest 200mg Tablet used to treat?
Recogest 200mg Tablet is used to treat various disorders, including secondary amenorrhea, supporting pregnancy, preventing premature labor, treating bleeding disorders before menopause, as part of fertility treatment, and hormone replacement therapy after menopause. It may also be used to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding in dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Can you take Recogest 200mg Tablet every day?
Yes, Recogest 200mg Tablet can be taken daily. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime, with the duration of prescription varying from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month, depending on your health condition and doctor's recommendation.
Does Recogest 200mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, taking Recogest 200mg Tablet may cause weight gain due to water retention. However, this is generally not a serious sign. If you are concerned about weight gain, consult your doctor. The risk of weight gain is lower when taking Recogest 200mg Tablet with estrogen as a combined pill. Always consult your doctor before starting any hormonal therapy.
Is Recogest 200mg Tablet safe?
Yes, Recogest 200mg Tablet is considered safer compared to synthetic progesterone due to its smaller size, which allows for easier absorption and reduces side effects such as fluid retention, reduced HDL cholesterol levels, headaches, and mood disturbance.
How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?
Progesterone is a crucial hormone in fertility, helping prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintaining it. Recogest 200mg Tablet (natural micronized form of progesterone) is used to support the uterus in preparing itself for pregnancy and preventing premature labor in cases of infertility and to prevent abortions in some cases.
