What is Dydrogesterone?
The active ingredient in Duphaston tablets is dydrogesterone.It's a synthetic version of progesterone. Duphaston tablets are used to treat female reproductive cycle disorders such as infertility, irregular menses, and uterine bleeding. It works by imitating the activities of the natural hormone progesterone, which helps to alleviate the symptoms of hormonal imbalances. Dydrogesterone is a progestin which is a female hormone. This works by regulating the healthy growth and normal shedding of the womb lining. In circumstances where a lack of progesterone causes menstrual problems, such as premenstrual syndrome, painful or absent menstrual periods, and endometriosis, this drug helps to re-establish a normal menstrual cycle. It also aids in the treatment of infertility by preparing the womb lining for pregnancy.
Dydrogesterone uses
Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progestogen that works similar to progesterone (female hormone). It's used to treat menstrual disorders caused by a lack of hormones in women. It's also used to help prevent miscarriages and abortions. The drug is used mainly used to relieve pain and menstrual cramps. It is also used for the treatment of endometriosis, a condition that shows some symptoms like abdominal pain and menstrual irregularities. The medication is also used for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea (a condition where menstruation has stopped due to the absence of pregnancy and menopause). Also, Dydrogesterone is used for the treatment of various disorders like dysfunctional uterine bleeding, premenstrual syndrome, threatened abortion, habitual abortion, infertility due to luteal insufficiency and hormone replacement therapy.
Dydrogesterone Side Effects
Some of the common side effects of Dydrogesterone are:
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Cough
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
Some of the commonserious side effects of Dydrogesterone are:
- Breast pain
- Vaginal bleeding
- Stomach Pain
- Menstrual disorders
The common side effects don’t need any medical attention and will disappear as your body gets adjusted to the dosage. But if you are facing any kind of serious or rare side effects then immediately seek medical attention.
Precautions
Before using Dydrogesterone talk with your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medications. The product may contain some inactive ingredients which can cause some serious adverse effects on the human body. It is also not recommended for patients who are suffering from undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding. Before using the drug talk to your doctor if you are having medical issues like kidney disease, liver disease and stomach ulcers. Firstly the cause should be identified for abnormal bleeding before starting any treatment with this medicine for abnormal uterine bleeding.
How to use Dydrogesterone?
Dydrogesterone is a progestogen that works to regulate the healthy development and normal shedding of the womb lining. The drug should be taken orally. The tablet should be swallowed with a full glass of water and can be taken with or without food. If the patient needs to take more than one tablet then proper time gap should be maintained between the two tablets. Drugs should be taken at the same time each day as it will make sure about the constant amount of medicine in the body.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take Duphaston, take it as soon as possible. If more than 12 hours have passed since your last dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Missed doses should be avoided at all costs, as they increase the risk of irregular bleeding.
Overdose
Try to seek a medical emergency if you are taking too much of these medicines. Overdose of this medicine can lead to some serious symptoms like abnormal bleeding, severe pain in the stomach, vomiting or diarrhea.
How to use Dydrogesterone?
Progesterone is a female hormone that is necessary for the proper functioning of the uterus and menstrual cycle. Insufficient progesterone production can result in infertility, miscarriages, premenstrual syndrome, irregular menses, and other problems associated with a disrupted female reproductive cycle.
Duphaston contains a synthetic version of progesterone. As a result, it aids in the regularization of the menstrual period, the reduction of premenstrual syndrome, the prevention of repeated miscarriages, and the inability to conceive in infertility.
Storage
Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach. Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
Dydrogesterone vs Norethisterone
Dydrogesterone |
Norethisterone |
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| Dydrogesterone is a progestin which is a female hormone. This works by regulating the healthy growth and normal shedding of the womb lining. | Norethisterone is also known as norethindrone and is a synthetic progestin hormone that belongs to the 19-nortestosterone-derived progestin class. |
| Dydrogesterone is used for the treatment of various disorders like dysfunctional uterine bleeding, premenstrual syndrome, threatened abortion and habitual abortion. | This medicine is used to prevent pregnancy. It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" because it does not contain any estrogens. |
Some of the common side effects of Dydrogesterone are:
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Some of the common and serious side effects of Norethisterone are:
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