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Nugest 100 mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

PROGESTERONE-100MG

Uses:

<p>Nugest 100 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of female infertility and female hormonal imbalance. The detailed uses of Nugest 100 mg Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Hormonal Replacement Therapy: </strong>Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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>Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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>Nugest 100 mg Tablet helps regulate the menstrual cycle and manage symptoms related to irregular menstruation.</li><li><strong>Endometrial Preparation:</strong> Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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, Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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:

  • Nugest 100 mg Tablet contains progesterone that is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy.
  • Nugest 100 mg Tablet replaces estrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.
  • Nugest 100 mg Tablet is also indicated for the maintenance of pregnancy, threatened abortion and prevention of preterm labour.

FAQs

Nugest 100 mg Tablet is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy. Besides this, Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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.

Nugest 100 mg Tablet contains Progesterone that works by replacing oestrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.

Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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 Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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 Nugest 100 mg Tablet reduces this risk.

You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Nugest 100 mg Tablet as you may need to stop taking Nugest 100 mg Tablet 4 to 6 weeks before surgery to decrease the risk of blood clot.

Nugest 100 mg Tablet may increase the risk of uterine cancer. However, if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding, please consult a doctor immediately.

Nugest 100 mg Tablet is not a contraceptive. You are recommended to use additional contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy while taking Nugest 100 mg Tablet .

Nugest 100 mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Nugest 100 mg Tablet is a hormone extracted from plants and is chemically identical to human progesterone.

Yes, Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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 Nugest 100 mg Tablet . Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain during Nugest 100 mg Tablet therapy.

Yes, Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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.

Nugest 100 mg Tablet 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.