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Algest SR 200 Tablet 10.0 tablet sr in 1 strip

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Algest SR 200 Tablet is a product of Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition: Progesterone (200mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 354.38

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All Details About Algest SR 200 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Algest SR 200 Tablet

Description:

Algest SR 200 Tablet provides progesterone, which is a natural hormone essential for reproductive health. It is used to support pregnancy in female infertility and as part of hormone replacement therapy. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle, prepares the uterus for pregnancy, and balances hormones.

You should use Algest SR 200 Tablet as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than you have been advised, and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a certain period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.


The most common side effects include headache, stomach cramps, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, fluid retention, and nausea. Your doctor may be able to help you reduce or prevent side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Highly occasionally, people get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention.


Using this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots or breast cancer. Algest SR 200 Tablet may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems or have diabetes or asthma.


Let your doctor know your medical history to make sure it is safe for you. Check with your doctor about all other medicines that may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. This medicine can alter your thinking or reactions, and you may feel very tired, so be careful if you drive or need to be alert.

Uses:

Directions For 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. Algest SR 200 Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

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

Ordinary side effects of Algest

  • Headache
  • Breast pain
  • Irregular menstrual cycle
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Bloating
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Vaginal yeast infection

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Algest SR 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Algest SR 200 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Algest SR 200 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Algest SR 200 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 data available on the use of Algest SR 200 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Algest SR 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Does Algest SR 200 Tablet cause weight gain?

Affirmative, taking Algest SR 200 Tablet may cause weight gain. The weight gain may be due to water retention and may not be a serious sign. However, contact your doctor in case your weight gain is worrying you. The risk of weight gain is generally less if Algest SR 200 Tablet is taken with estrogen as a combined pill. But, do not start any hormonal therapy without consulting your doctor.

How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?

Progesterone is a very important hormone in fertility. It is a hormone secreted by the ovaries that helps prepare and maintain the uterus for pregnancy. Algest SR 200 Tablet (a form of progesterone) is given as a medicine in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for the pregnancy and to prevent abortions in some cases. It is also used to prevent premature labor.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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