Medicines/Generics/Dydrogesterone

Dydrogesterone

Generic medicine reference

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Overview

Dydrogesterone used in the treatment of menstrual disorders such as endometriosis.

Indications

Dydrogesterone is primarily indicated in conditions like Amenorrhea, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Habitual abortion, Infertility, Infertility or irregular cycles, Premenstrual syndrome, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Premenstrual syndrome, Recurrent miscarriage (habitual abortion).

Contraindications

Documented hypersensitivity to Dydrogesterone

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dydrogesterone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Skin rashes, Urticaria, Hair loss, Fluid retention, Edema, Acne, Gynecomastia, Breakthrough bleeding, Breast discomfort, Chloasma, Appetite and weight changes, Skin rashes, Mental depression.

Warnings

Dydrogesterone should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular or renal impairment, diabetes mellitus, asthma, epilepsy and migraine, history of mental depression, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver impairment. It is not recommended to take it in early pregnancy.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

10 mg (10 (10)) 12 hourly PO —

Child Dosage

Not applicable in this age group ( ) —

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Dydrogesterone was found.

Storage

Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.