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ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS Substitute

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Composition:

PROGESTERONE-200MG

Uses:

<p>ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is used in the treatment of female infertility and female hormonal imbalance. The detailed uses of ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Hormonal Replacement Therapy: </strong>ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is commonly used in women undergoing hormonal replacement therapy to manage symptoms associated with menopause or hormonal imbalances.</li><li><strong>Luteal Phase Support: </strong>ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is prescribed to support the luteal phase during assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilisation (IVF), increasing the chances of pregnancy.</li><li><strong>Menstrual Disorders: </strong>ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS helps regulate the menstrual cycle and manage symptoms related to irregular menstruation.</li><li><strong>Endometrial Preparation:</strong> ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS aids in preparing the endometrium for implantation during fertility treatments, ensuring an optimal environment for a fertilised egg.</li><li><strong>Prevention of Miscarriage: </strong>In some cases, ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is recommended for pregnant women with a history of recurrent miscarriages to help maintain the pregnancy and provide support during its early stages.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS contains progesterone that is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy.
  • ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS replaces estrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.
  • ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is also indicated for the maintenance of pregnancy, threatened abortion and prevention of preterm labour.

FAQs

ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy. Besides this, ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS also treats amenorrhoea (absence of menstrual periods) and prevents endometrial hyperplasia (thickened uterus lining). Also, it is indicated for the maintenance of pregnancy, threatened abortion and prevention of preterm labour.

ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS contains Progesterone that works by replacing oestrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.

ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS may increase the risk of blood clots especially in patients with a history of blood clots. However, if you experience sudden chest pain, difficulty in breathing or painful swelling and redness of legs, stop taking ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS and consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of blood clot.

If oestrogen is used alone for hormone replacement therapy, it may increase the risk of endometrial hyperplasia (excessive thickening of uterus lining) and endometrial cancer (cancer of the womb). Oestrogen in combination with ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS reduces this risk.

You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS as you may need to stop taking ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS 4 to 6 weeks before surgery to decrease the risk of blood clot.

ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS may increase the risk of uterine cancer. However, if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding, please consult a doctor immediately.

ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is not a contraceptive. You are recommended to use additional contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy while taking ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS.

ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS should be swallowed as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is a hormone extracted from plants and is chemically identical to human progesterone.

Yes, ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS can be taken daily. Usually, it is taken once everyday in the evening or at bedtime.

Some people might gain weight due to other reasons while taking ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS. Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain during ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS therapy.

Yes, ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Progesterone plays a vital role in fertility. It improves the chances of becoming and staying pregnant by preparing the uterus lining.

ALGEST 200MG SOFGELS may cause side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, headache, mood changes, diarrhoea, vaginal discharge, joint pain, hot flashes (sudden feeling of warmth) or constipation. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.