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Medicine Details

Fulgest SR 300 Tablet

Manufacturer: Micro Labs Ltd

Salt Composition: Progesterone (300mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Hormone replacement therapy Hormone 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. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. In Female infertility Fulgest SR 300 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. Progesterone 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.

Benefits: 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. Fulgest SR 300 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Description: Fulgest SR 300 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. Fulgest SR 300 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 without food, preferably in the evening or at bedtime. 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 abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, depression, breast tenderness, hot flushes, vaginal discharge, joint paint, and urinary incontinence. 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. If you experience dizziness or tiredness, avoid driving or activity which requires mental concentration. 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.

How to Use: Fulgest SR 300 Tablet is a progesterone (female hormone). It works on the lining of the uterus and helps to establish and maintain pregnancy in infertile women. It helps in protecting the uterus from the negative effects of oestrogen when used for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fulgest SR 300 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fulgest SR 300 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fulgest SR 300 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Fulgest SR 300 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Fulgest SR 300 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Fulgest SR 300 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Use of Fulgest SR 300 Tablet is however not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Packaging: strip of 10 tablet sr

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Hormone replacement therapy | Female infertility

Side Effects: Hot flushes | Vaginal discharge | Urinary incontinence | Headache | Fatigue | Joint pain | Cough | Abnormal menstrual bleeding | Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain | Slurred speech | Pain behind eyes | Vertigo

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR