I Gest 200mg Tablet


Pack Size : strip of 10 tablets

Marketer : Strides shasun Ltd

Salt Composition : Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg)


284.70

Description

I Gest 200mg Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance.

I Gest 200mg Tablet is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus).  It should be taken with food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. 

The most common side effects include headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, edema, and vaginal yeast infection. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. You may also experience bleeding or spotting between your periods, consult with your doctor if it happens frequently. 

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb.  Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. In general, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and smoking.


  • USES
  • Hormone replacement therapy

BENEFITS
In Hormone replacement therapyHormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment. However, it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.In Treatment of Female infertility I Gest 200mg Tablet contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. This medicine helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.show moreshow less


SIDE EFFECTS
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Hair loss
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Headache
  • Breast pain
  • Vomiting
  • Vaginal yeast infection

HOW TO 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. I Gest 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.


  • SOME OTHER TIPS
  • 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.