Dydrogest 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Combipack 1's

Dydrogest 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Combipack 1's is used to treat the following conditions:

• Menopause symptom relief: Dydrogest 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Combipack 1's helps reduce hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, and mood changes (such as mild anxiety, low mood, or irritability) caused by declining hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause.
• Osteoporosis prevention: It helps maintain bone density and prevent fractures in postmenopausal individuals who are at a higher risk of bone thinning.

Dydrogest 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Combipack 1's provides reliable support to help manage menopausal symptoms and protect your long-term health. By restoring hormonal balance, this medicine provides several key health benefits:

• Relief from Menopausal Discomforts: This medicine provides significant relief from the physical discomforts of menopause, helping you return to your normal daily routine without the disruption of sudden hot flashes or night sweats (with initial relief typically noticed within 2 to 4 weeks of starting treatment). It also improves vaginal comfort, making daily activities and intimacy pain-free.
• Long-Term Skeletal Protection: Beyond symptom control, it offers long-term protection for your skeletal health. By slowing down bone loss, it reduces the risk of painful bone fractures, allowing you to maintain active, independent movement as you age.

• Dydrogest 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Combipack 1's can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Swallow Dydrogest 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Combipack 1's as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush, or break it.

• Prioritise Calcium and Vitamin D: Eat calcium-rich foods like yoghurt, leafy greens, and almonds, or talk to your doctor about supplements to protect your bones.
• Engage in Weight-Bearing Exercise: Walking, jogging, or resistance training helps strengthen bones and supports joint health.
• Identify and Avoid Triggers: Limit your intake of caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods, as these are known to trigger sudden hot flashes.
• Avoid Smoking: Stop smoking entirely, as nicotine increases your risk of developing blood clots while on hormone replacement therapy.

• Perform regular breast screenings: Perform monthly breast self-exams and attend all scheduled mammogram appointments as recommended by your doctor.
• Monitor blood pressure: Monitor your blood pressure regularly, as hormone therapy can sometimes cause it to rise.
• Plan for surgery or bed rest: If you have an upcoming surgery or need prolonged bed rest, inform your doctor; you may need to stop taking Dydrogest 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Combipack 1's temporarily to reduce blood clot risks.
• Schedule regular reviews: Have at least an annual check-up with your doctor to review your treatment, re-evaluate benefits and risks, and ensure you remain on the lowest effective dose.
• Not a contraceptive: Remember that Dydrogest 1 mg/10 mg Tablet Combipack 1's is not a contraceptive and will not prevent pregnancy; consult your doctor if you require birth control.
• Report unusual bleeding: Report any unexpected, heavy, or persistent vaginal bleeding to your doctor immediately. Your doctor may arrange an ultrasound or endometrial evaluation to verify that your uterine lining remains healthy.