Duphaston 10 mg Dydrogesterone 20 Tablets Dydrogesterone is a progestogen that works by regulating the healthy growth and normal shedding of the uterine lining by acting on progesterone receptors in the uterus.
Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progesterone and has a similar action to the female hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual disorders in women caused by hormone deficiency. It is also used to reduce the risk of miscarriage or miscarriage. This medication is not recommended for use in patients under 18 years of age.
Medical Uses for Duphaston, 10 mg, Hormone Therapy - 20 Tablets
- It is used to treat irregular cycles and irregular occurrence and duration of periods resulting from progesterone deficiency.
- It is also used to prevent habitual miscarriage in patients with a history of habitual miscarriage.
How to use Duphaston, 10 mg, Hormone Therapy - 20 Tablets
- It is possible to achieve a 28-day cycle by giving one Duphaston tablet daily from the 11th to the 25th day of the cycle.
Side Effects of Duphaston, 10mg, Hormone Therapy - 20 Tablets
- Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of:
- Metrorrhagia, painful/tender breasts and migraines/headaches.
Pregnancy and lactation precautions while taking Duphaston, 10 mg, Hormone Therapy - 20 Tablets
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Dydrogesterone is used in the following cases:
• Hormone replacement therapy
To counteract the effects of unopposed estrogen on the endometrium in hormone replacement therapy for women with abnormalities due to natural or surgical menopause with an intact uterus.
• Progesterone deficiency
Treatment of progesterone deficiency such as:
• Treatment of dysmenorrhea
• Treatment of endometriosis
• Treatment of secondary amenorrhea
• Treating irregular cycles
• Treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding
• Treatment of premenstrual syndrome
• Treatment of recurrent and threatened miscarriage associated with a confirmed deficiency of the hormone progesterone
