Generic Name
ProgesteronePacks Price
- 6 Vaginal Tablet: Rs. 1170
Alapreg
Therapeutic Group
ProgestogenIndication Dosage
Progesterone is a medication commonly prescribed to address various medical conditions. Its primary indication is in hormone replacement therapy for women with insufficient natural progesterone production, helping regulate the menstrual cycle and mitigate symptoms of menopause. Additionally, it is employed in assisted reproductive technology to support pregnancy and prevent miscarriages. Progesterone can also be prescribed to manage abnormal uterine bleeding, treat endometriosis, and as part of contraception methods.
Habitual Abortion:
- Adults (Female): 400 Mg Vaginally Or Rectally Twice Daily For Three Months.
Threatened Abortion:
- Adults (Female): Starting Dose 800 Mg Rectally, Followed By 400 Mg Every 12 Hr, Till Bleeding Stops.
Pre-menstrual Syndrome:
- Adults (Female): Start On Day 14 Of Cycle With 200 Mg Daily To 400 Mg Twice Daily, Vaginally Or Rectally Continue Until Menstruation. If Symptoms Present At Ovulation, Start By Day 12.
Post-natal Depression:
- Adults (Female): 200 Mg Daily To 400 Mg Twice Daily Rectally Continue Until Menstruation.
Luteal Phase Support:
- Adults (Female): 400 Mg Twice Daily, Vaginally Or Rectally.
Premenstrual Syndrome, Prevention Of Endometrial Hyperplasia:
Oral:
- Adult (Female): 200 Mg Cap Single Dose Daily Every Evening For 12 Days Sequentially Per 28-day Cycle For Women Having Intact Uterus And Receiving, Daily Conjugated Oestrogen Tab
Amenorrhea:
Oral:
- Adult (Female): 400 Mg Cap Every Evening For 10 Days.
Content
- Pessary 200mg / 400mg: Progesterone 200mg / 400mg.
- Cap 100 / 200mg: Progesterone 100mg / 200mg.
- Inj: Per ml: 10mg Progesterone
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
- Progestogen
Contra Indications
- Severe Arterial Disease, Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding And Acute Porphyria, History During Pregnancy Of Idiopathic Jaundice, Severe Pruritus, Or Pemphigoid Gestations, Incomplete Miscarriage, Missed Miscarriage. Avoid In Hepatic Impairment. Avoid In Active Liver Disease Including Disorders Of Hepaticexcretion, infective Hepatitis (until Liver Function Returns To Normal) And Liver Tumours And Lactation
Precautions
- Severe Arterial Disease, Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding And Acute Porphyria, History During Pregnancy Of Idiopathic Jaundice, Severe Pruritus, Or Pemphigoid Gestations, Incomplete Miscarriage, Missed Miscarriage. Avoid In Hepatic Impairment. Avoid In Active Liver Disease Including Disorders Of Hepaticexcretion, 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 Reactions (including Urticaria
- Pruritus
- Rash
- And Acne)
- Hirsutism
- Alopecia
- Jaundice And Anaphylactoid Reactions
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Author
Shahid Arif