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PUREGEST 400MG TABLET Substitute

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Composition:

PROGESTERONE-400MG

Uses:

<p>PUREGEST 400MG TABLET is used in the treatment of female infertility and female hormonal imbalance. The detailed uses of PUREGEST 400MG TABLET are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Hormonal Replacement Therapy: </strong>PUREGEST 400MG 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>PUREGEST 400MG 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>PUREGEST 400MG TABLET helps regulate the menstrual cycle and manage symptoms related to irregular menstruation.</li><li><strong>Endometrial Preparation:</strong> PUREGEST 400MG 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, PUREGEST 400MG 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:

  • PUREGEST 400MG TABLET contains progesterone that is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy.
  • PUREGEST 400MG TABLET replaces estrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.
  • PUREGEST 400MG TABLET is also indicated for the maintenance of pregnancy, threatened abortion and prevention of preterm labour.

FAQs

PUREGEST 400MG TABLET is used in combination with oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy. Besides this, PUREGEST 400MG 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.

PUREGEST 400MG TABLET contains Progesterone that works by replacing oestrogen and progesterone hormone levels in the body and helps in providing relief from menopause symptoms.

PUREGEST 400MG 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 PUREGEST 400MG 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 PUREGEST 400MG TABLET reduces this risk.

You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking PUREGEST 400MG TABLET as you may need to stop taking PUREGEST 400MG TABLET 4 to 6 weeks before surgery to decrease the risk of blood clot.

PUREGEST 400MG TABLET may increase the risk of uterine cancer. However, if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding, please consult a doctor immediately.

PUREGEST 400MG TABLET is not a contraceptive. You are recommended to use additional contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy while taking PUREGEST 400MG TABLET.

PUREGEST 400MG TABLET should be swallowed as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

PUREGEST 400MG TABLET is a hormone extracted from plants and is chemically identical to human progesterone.

Yes, PUREGEST 400MG 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 PUREGEST 400MG TABLET. Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain during PUREGEST 400MG TABLET therapy.

Yes, PUREGEST 400MG 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.

PUREGEST 400MG 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.