Product introduction
Allen 5mg Tablet is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used in the treatment of recurrent miscarriages (pregnancy loss) and premature labor.
Allen 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing.
The most common side effects of this medicine include edema (swelling), bloating, headache, depression, fatigue, altered libido, irregular menstrual cycle, gastrointestinal disturbances, and excessive hair growth. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or incomplete abortion, or have heart disease or kidney problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Uses of Allen Tablet
Benefits of Allen Tablet
In Treatment of Recurrent miscarriage
Allen 5mg Tablet helps to prevent miscarriage in such women who have had such complications in an earlier pregnancy. It improves the thickness of the lining of the uterus (womb) and also attachment of the baby to the uterus. This makes sure that there are no abnormal contractions of the uterus which may lead to premature delivery.
In Treatment of Premature Labor
Allen 5mg Tablet prevents abnormal contractions of uterus muscles and relaxes them. It widens blood vessels to help increase blood flow and improve circulation to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This prevents premature labor and miscarriage. Take it as prescribed and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Allen Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Allen
- Edema (swelling)
- Bloating
- Depression
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Altered libido
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Excessive hair growth on face
How to use Allen Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Allen 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Allen Tablet works
Allen 5mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It helps in maintaining pregnancy by promoting the attachment of the embryo to lining of the womb and improving blood flow to the placenta. It also relaxes the uterus muscles thereby preventing premature labour.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Allen 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Allen 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Allen 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Allen 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Allen 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Allen 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Allen Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Allen 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Allen 5mg Tablet is used to treat repeated miscarriages and to prevent premature birth in pregnant women.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- It must be discontinued after delivery as it may affect the baby.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how the medication affects you.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Estrane Steroids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins- Others
Interaction with drugs
Taking Allen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Fulvestrant with Allylestrenol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Allylestrenol may reduce the efficacy of Fulvestrant.
Do not consume Anastrozole with Allylestrenol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Allylestrenol may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.
Do not consume Tamoxifen with Allylestrenol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Allylestrenol may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen.
Do not consume Letrozole with Allylestrenol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.
Allylestrenol may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole.
Do not consume Raloxifene with Allylestrenol. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Allylestrenol may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Allen 5mg Tablet be used as a birth control medicine?
No, Allen 5mg Tablet cannot be used as a birth control medicine. It is a hormone preparation used to treat repeated miscarriages and to prevent premature birth in pregnant women. You may need to use contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy. Consult with your doctor to seek options for contraceptives.
In what conditions Allen 5mg Tablet should be avoided?
This medicine should not be used in patients with a history of blood clot events, severe liver disease, incomplete abortion, hormone-dependent carcinoma, and hypersensitivity.
I have started feeling depressed after taking Allen 5mg Tablet? Is this normal?
Depression is one of the common side-effects of this medicine. It is advisable to inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself. He/she might suggest a suitable alternative based on your condition.
What are the functions of natural progesterone?
Progesterone helps prepare your body for conception and pregnancy and regulates the monthly menstrual cycle. One of progesterone's most important functions is its role in thickening the lining of the uterus each month. The enriched endometrial lining is prepared to receive and nourish a fertilized egg in pregnant women.
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Name: DR. LBR Medi Care & Research Private Limited
Address: SCO 69, First Floor, Swastik Vihar, MDC, Sector 5, Chandi Mandir, Panchkula-134114, Haryana, India
Country of origin: India
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