Dydrogesterone

Therapeutic Group

Progestogen

Indication Dosage

Dydrogesterone is a medication primarily prescribed to women for its therapeutic indications in various gynecological conditions. It is commonly used to support pregnancy by preventing miscarriages in cases of threatened or recurrent miscarriage and to facilitate implantation during assisted reproductive techniques. Dydrogesterone is also employed in the management of irregular menstrual cycles and as hormone replacement therapy for conditions like menopausal symptoms. 

Dysmenorrhoea: 

  • Adults (Female): 1 Tab Twice Daily From Day 5 To Day 25 Of The Cycle. 

Endometriosis: 

  • Adult (Female): 1 Tab Two Or Three Times Daily From Day 5 To Day 25 Of The Cycle Or Continuously. 

Premenstrual Syndrome: 

  • Adult (Female):1 Tab Twice Daily From Day 12 To Day 26 Of The Cycle. 

Hormone Replacement Therapy: 

  • Adult (Female): 2 Tab Daily For 12 Days Each Month. 
  • Children: Not Applicable.

Content

  • Tab: Dydrogesterone 10mg.

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Progestogen

Contra Indications

  • History Of Liver Tumours Or Genital Or Breast Cancer, Severe Arterial Disease, Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding And Acute Porphyria, History During Pregnancy Of Idiopathic Jaundice, Severe Pruritus, Or Pemphigoid Gesta-tions, Incomplete Miscarriage, Missed Miscarriage. Avoid In Hepatic Impairment. Avoid In Active Liver Disease Including Disorders Of Hepaticexcretion (e.g. Dublin-johnson Or Rotor Syndromes), Infective Hepatitis (until Liver Function Returns To Normal) And Liver Tumours And Lactation

Precautions

  • History Of Liver Tumours Or Genital Or Breast Cancer, Severe Arterial Disease, Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding And Acute Porphyria, History During Pregnancy Of Idiopathic Jaundice, Severe Pruritus, Or Pemphigoid Gesta-tions, Incomplete Miscarriage, Missed Miscarriage. Avoid In Hepatic Impairment. Avoid In Active Liver Disease Including Disorders Of Hepaticexcretion (e.g. Dublin-johnson Or Rotor Syndromes), Infective Hepatitis (until Liver Function Returns To Normal) And Liver Tumours And Lactation

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Menstrual Disturbances
  • Premenstrual-like Syndrome (including Bloating
  • Fluid Retention
  • Breast Tenderness)
  • Weight Change
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Drowsiness
  • Depression
  • Change In Libido; Also Skin Re-actions (including Urticaria
  • Pruritus
  • Rash
  • And Acne)
  • Hirsutism And Alopecia
  • Jaundice And Anaphylactoid Reac-tions

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