Gestanol 30mg Tablet SR

About this Medicine

Gestanol 30mg Tablet SR is used to treat various conditions caused by progesterone deficiencies such as female infertility, pain during menstruation, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and miscarriage. It also used a hormone replacement therapy. Gestanol 30mg Tablet SR will be prescribed to you depending on the condition you are being treated for. Do not self-medicate. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor after some investigations like blood tests, ultrasonography, etc. Always take the medicine at the same time every day to avoid missing a dose. Swallow it whole, without breaking or chewing, preferably with a glass of water. Continue taking it for the duration advised by your doctor to get the most benefits.However, Gestanol 30mg Tablet SR has some side effects like headache, nausea, vaginal bleeding, and breast pain. It may also cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Do not worry or panic. Ask your doctor about how to deal with these and what you can do to prevent them. If they still do not get better or worsen, consult your doctor on a further course of action.You should always discuss any previous medical history like diabetes, depression, heart or liver disease, with the doctor before starting treatment with Gestanol 30mg Tablet SR. Also, if you have been taking any other medicines regularly, make sure to notify your doctor about them too. This is because certain medicines may interfere with the working of Gestanol 30mg Tablet SR or make it less effective. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without discussing it with a doctor. For any other doubts, do not hesitate to approach your doctor.

How it Works

Gestanol 30mg Tablet SR works by imitating the activities of the natural hormone progesterone, which helps to alleviate the symptoms of hormonal imbalances. It helps in female infertility by preparing the lining of the uterus for pregnancy. It regulates the menstrual cycle and prevents repeated miscarriages. Therefore, this drug can increase the chances of pregnancy in females who have had a history of multiple abortions. It also relieves menstrual pain and cramps. Gestanol 30mg Tablet SR prevents the growth of the endometrial tissues and relieves the symptoms of endometriosis including pain in the lower back and stomach, pain during sexual intercourse, constipation, diarrhea, and difficulty in conception.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class :: Progestins (First generation)

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