Duphaston 10 mg Tablet

Uses

Dydrogesterone is generally used in treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, endometriosis, female infertility, miscarriage, pain during menstruation and premenstural syndrome

Side Effects

• Abdominal bloating
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Edema (swelling)
• Irritability
• Muscle pain

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Dydrogesterone, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Dydrogesterone is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.

How it works

Dydrogesterone is a progestin (female hormone). It works by correcting the levels of progesterone, thereby stimulating the lining of the uterus to prepare for a pregnancy and protect an existing pregnancy. This helps in the treatment of infertility and prevents spontaneous abortion (miscarriage).

Faqs

Q. What are Dydrogesterone tablets?
Dydrogesterone tablet contains the active drug Dydrogesterone, a synthetic form of progesterone and is used for the treatment of progesterone deficiencies/ insufficiencies.

Q. Is Dydrogesterone same as progesterone?
Dydrogesterone is an orally-active synthetic form of progesterone. Its action is similar to progesterone produced in the body.

Q. Is Dydrogesterone a steroid?
Dydrogesterone has a steroidal chemical structure which is very similar to the naturally produced steroidal female hormone progesterone.

Q. Does Dydrogesterone delay periods?
Yes. delayed, irregular, painful and heavy menstrual periods are among the common side effects of Dydrogesterone

Q. How does Dydrogesterone work?
Dydrogesterone works by replacing female hormone progesterone in conditions where the body fails to produce sufficient amounts.

Q. Is Dydrogesterone safe?
Dydrogesterone is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses for an indication as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Dydrogesterone used for?
Dydrogesterone is used for the treatment of diseases like painful menstruation, decreased menstruation, irregular menstruation, threatened and habitual (recurring) abortion, inability to conceive and other gynecological problems due to progesterone deficiency or insufficiency.

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