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Delgest 5mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Delgest 5mg Tablet is a product of Zee Laboratories

Composition: Norethisterone (5mg)

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All Details About Delgest 5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Delgest 5mg Tablet

Description:

Delgest 5mg Tablet is used to treat various menstrual problems, including painful, heavy, or irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and a condition called endometriosis. It is a man-made version of the natural female sex hormone progesterone.

Delgest 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at the same time each day. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need so as to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed to you.


The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, vaginal spotting, hair loss, and breast tenderness. Let your doctor know if these bother you or appear serious, as there may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine, including if you develop jaundice, migraine, or changes to your speech or senses (eyesight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch). You should also stop taking it if you become pregnant or if your blood pressure becomes too high.


Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, have a migraine, or have any liver disease or have ever had any problems with your blood circulation. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. This medicine can affect the results of some blood and urine tests, so make sure any doctor treating you knows that you are taking it.

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. Delgest 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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 Delgest

  • Hair loss
  • Headache
  • Breast tenderness
  • Nausea
  • Vaginal spotting
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal cramp

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Delgest 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Delgest 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Delgest 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Delgest 5mg 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 Delgest 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Delgest 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

Does Delgest 5mg Tablet reset your menstrual cycle?

Affirmative, Delgest 5mg Tablet may reset your cycle. It is usually given for about 10 days to help manage heavy periods. Usually, your periods will resume within 3 days after stopping the medication. Your body may correct itself after 3-4 cycles, and your period cycle may resume as before.

Can I bleed while taking Delgest 5mg Tablet?

Affirmative, Delgest 5mg Tablet may cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting in some cases. This more likely occurs if the medicine is not taken as prescribed, such as taking a lower than prescribed dose or not taking it 3 days before your periods start. It is, therefore, very important that you take Delgest 5mg Tablet as prescribed.

How quickly does Delgest 5mg Tablet stop bleeding?

Delgest 5mg Tablet is advised to patients having heavy periods or prolonged periods. The usual dose is prescribed to be taken 3 times a day for 10 days. The bleeding will usually stop within 48 hours of taking it. However, consult your doctor if the bleeding continues.

Can I get pregnant while taking Delgest 5mg Tablet?

Affirmative, you can get pregnant even if you are taking Delgest 5mg Tablet. It is not a birth control pill. Therefore, you should use contraceptives or other birth control methods while you are on Delgest 5mg Tablet. Consult the doctor if you have any other related concerns.

For how long do I need to take Delgest 5mg Tablet?

The dose and the number of days for which you need to take Delgest 5mg Tablet will depend on the condition for which you are being treated and how well the medicine works for that condition. For example, when taken for endometriosis, it is usually prescribed once daily for 6 to 9 months or until breakthrough bleeding becomes bothersome. When Delgest 5mg Tablet is used to bring on a normal cycle in women who have stopped menstruating, it is usually supposed to be taken once a day for 5 to 10 days during the second half of the planned menstrual cycle. Forever take the medicine exactly as advised by your doctor.

Does Delgest 5mg Tablet cause miscarriage?

No, Delgest 5mg Tablet has not been reported to cause miscarriage. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before using any medicine during pregnancy.

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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