Drug name: Duphaston

Active Ingredients:

• Dydrogesterone

Therapeutic effect of Duphaston: Dydrogesterone, the primary ingredient in Duphaston, is a potent progestogen hormone. Progestogen which is one of the five major steroid hormones plays a very important role in maintaining pregnancy. Progesterone plays a crucial part in the development of a healthy womb lining (endometrium) which is essential for pregnancy. Dydrogesterone is used to relieve pain caused during menstruation and it also plays an active role in neuro-endocrine control of ovarian function. This is a well tolerated and very safe medicine that is free from anabolic, androgenic, corticoid, oestrogenic and other undesirable effects.

Indications: Duphaston is used for treating the following conditions:

• Pain caused during menstruation (Dysmenorrhea)
• Bleeding caused in the absence of menstrual cycle
• Absence of menstrual periods while taking estrogen medications
• Disorder where cells lining the uterus grow in other parts of the body (Endometriosis)
• Lutein deficiency induced sterility
• Irregular menstruation
• Physical or emotional symptoms that occur before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle (Premenstrual syndrome)
• Pain and bleeding during pregnancy
• Infertility in women
• Bleeding during menstruation while taking estrogens
• Controlling the over growth of uterus due to estrogen in hormone replacement therapy

Precautions and Restrictions: Avoid using Duphaston if you have any of the following conditions:

• High sensitivity to Dydrogesterone or other similar substances
• Thrombophilia (Blood clotting diseases)
• Had heart attack or strokes recently
• Liver disorder or ailments related to gall bladder
• Jaundice
• Cervical cancer or breast cancer
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Lack of healthy red blood cells
• If the user is a breast feeding mother

If you have the below mentioned conditions then consult a doctor before taking Duphaston:

• High blood pressure
• Epilepsy
• Kidney or heart disorder
• Asthma
• Depressive disorder
• Neurological disorder such as migraine

Warning! Discontinue the use of Duphaston at once if you experience allergic reactions such as breathlessness, sudden changes in menstrual cycle, sudden cephalalgia or headache.

Side effects of Duphaston: Users of Duphaston may experience certain side effects that are unintended. These adverse reactions may effect different people in different ways. There is no proof that all the users of this drug will have the below mentioned effects. Some of the side effects are:

• Impairment of spatial perception and stability (Dizziness)
• Cephalalgia or headache
• Pain in the breast
• Pimples or acne
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Gain or loss of weight
• Hair loss

These are just some of the side effects and this is by no means an exhaustive list of adverse effects caused by Duphaston. For more information please consult your physician, pharmacist or see the full details presented with Duphaston tablets.

Interactions: It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Duphaston. Apprise him of the treatment or medication you are currently on and also get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug to make sure that the combination of the two drugs is safe. Be cautious if you are using Duphaston while undergoing hormonal replacement therapy.

Additional Information: Duphaston tablets should not be used without prior approval of a medical care provider or a medical expert and don't share these drugs with anybody else. Duphaston tablets are made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use them for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.