Duphaston 10mg Tablet treats female infertility, relieves various menstrual problems like heavy unusual menstrual bleeding or pain as well as irregular periods, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and endometriosis. It also restores normal menstrual cycles in case periods have stopped before reaching menopause.

Duphaston 10mg Tablet will be prescribed to you depending on the condition you are being treated for. Do not self-medicate. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor after some investigations like blood tests, ultrasonography, etc. Always take the medicine at the same time every day to avoid missing a dose. Swallow it whole, without breaking or chewing, preferably with a glass of water. Continue taking it for the duration advised by your doctor to get the most benefits.

However, Duphaston 10mg Tablet has some side effects like headache, nausea, and breast pain. It may also cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Do not worry or panic. Ask your doctor about how to deal with these and what you can do to prevent them. If they still do not get better or worsen, consult your doctor on a further course of action.

You should always discuss any previous medical history like diabetes, depression, heart or liver disease, with the doctor before starting treatment with Duphaston 10mg Tablet. Also, if you have been taking any other medicines regularly, make sure to notify your doctor about them too. This is because certain medicines may interfere with the working of Duphaston 10mg Tablet or make it less effective. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without discussing it with a doctor. For any other doubts, do not hesitate to approach your doctor.

Uses of Duphaston Tablet

Treatment of Female infertility
Treatment of Pain during menstruation
Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Treatment of Endometriosis

Benefits of Duphaston Tablet

In Treatment of Female infertility

Duphaston 10mg Tablet aids in infertility by preparing the womb lining for pregnancy. It also helps in the regulation of the menstrual period and the prevention of repeated miscarriages. Duphaston 10mg Tablet can increase the chances of a successful pregnancy in women who have a history of recurrent abortions.

In Treatment of Pain during menstruation

Duphaston 10mg Tablet gives relief from abdominal pain and cramps during a menstrual period. A painful period can have a major impact on your life, try to take rest, reduce stress and drink plenty of warm fluids to ease discomfort.

In Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome is a combination of physical and emotional disturbances that occurs when a woman’s menstruation comes to an end. Duphaston 10mg Tablet helps ease the symptoms of PMS such as bloating, swelling, tiredness, mood swings. Duphaston 10mg Tablet also relieves pain, cramp, and headaches associated with PMS. Altogether, this medicine will help ease discomforts and improve your mood. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, yoga, a healthy diet, and getting plenty of sleep may also be helpful.

In Treatment of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to endometrial tissue (tissue that lines the inside of the uterus) grows outside the uterus. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea, and difficulty in conceiving. Duphaston 10mg Tablet prevents the growth of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus and thus helps relieve the symptoms you may have.

show less

Side effects of Duphaston 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 Duphaston

Headache
Nausea
Breast pain
Migraine
Menstrual disorder
Breast tenderness

How to use Duphaston 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. Duphaston 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Duphaston Tablet works

Duphaston 10mg Tablet contains progestin (female hormone) that plays a major role in regulating the menstrual cycles in females. It initiates the normal, regular growth as well as shedding of the womb lining. This helps induce regular periods in women who have menstrual irregularities due to lack of progesterone. Moreover, it relieves painful or absent periods, facilitates egg implantation and thus, treats infertility.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Duphaston 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Duphaston 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Duphaston 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Duphaston 10mg 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 Duphaston 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Duphaston 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Duphaston 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Duphaston 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Duphaston Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Duphaston 10mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Duphaston 10mg Tablet

₹73.9/Tablet

Jigest 10mg Tablet

Sanzyme Ltd

₹22.68/tablet

69% cheaper

Lupihope 10mg Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹49.5/tablet

33% cheaper

Isofit 10mg Tablet

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹49.9/tablet

32% cheaper

Divatrone Tablet

Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹50/tablet

32% cheaper

Pro Retro Tablet

Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹50/tablet

32% cheaper

View all substitutes

Quick tips

Duphaston 10mg Tablet is prescribed to treat a wide range of menstrual disorders and to maintain a healthy womb lining for the ongoing pregnancy.
It may also be used in women who have suffered repeated miscarriages.
It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Inform your doctor immediately if it carries on for more than a few months.
Before starting treatment with Duphaston 10mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery.
Inform your doctor if you are lactose intolerant since Duphaston 10mg Tablet contains lactose.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Before starting treatment with Duphaston 10mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery.
Inform your doctor if you are lactose intolerant since Duphaston 10mg Tablet contains lactose.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Progestins (First generation)

Patient concerns

She fill very uncomfortable during first trimester. Pain in stomach, can't eat anything. Doctor suggest duphaston tablets but not have any relief.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Take Digene syp three times a day Stop duphaston

Is it safe to take susten 200 & duphaston 10mg during pregnancy of 14 weeks?

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Yes these medicines are very safe and given in problematic pregnancies.

Hi, my wife PATIENT around 4 weeks pregnant. We knew about the pregnancy 2 days ago via HCG test results. The doctor has prescribed Folmet (-1-) and Duphaston (1-1) Kindly let me know if these medicines are okay for her. I also read that Duphaston is a steroid. So I'm a little afraid. Thanks in advance!

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

But why duphaston if no history of previous problem

User feedback

Patients taking Duphaston 10mg Tablet

Twice A Day

60%

Once A Day

40%

What are you using Duphaston Tablet for?

Female infert*

49%

Others

21%

Amenorrhea

Abnormal uter*

Hormone repla*

*Female infertility, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Hormone replacement therapy

How much was the improvement?

Poor

37%

Average

36%

Excellent

28%

What were the side-effects while using Duphaston 10mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

60%

Headache

11%

Breast pain

11%

Nausea

Depression

*No Side Effect

How do you take Duphaston Tablet?

With food

77%

With or witho*

21%

Empty stomach

*With or without food

Please rate Duphaston 10mg Tablet on price

Expensive

64%

Average

25%

Not Expensive

11%

FAQs

Q. For how many days should Duphaston 10mg Tablet be taken?

Take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment depends on why you are being prescribed Duphaston 10mg Tablet and your response to the treatment. You may take it with or without food, preferably at the same time of each day.

Q. What is Duphaston 10mg Tablet used for?

Duphaston 10mg Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms of endometriosis (a problem caused by growth of the womb lining outside the womb) and treat infertility due to low levels of progesterone. It also relieves painful periods, controls irregular periods (that come at the wrong time or not at all) and resolves the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Additionally, it restarts periods that have stopped before the menopause (amenorrhoea) and also helps to stop or prevent unusually heavy or long periods (often due to the start of the menopause).

Q. What are the side effects of Duphaston 10mg Tablet during pregnancy?

Duphaston 10mg Tablet may cause an increased risk of hypospadias which is a birth defect of the penis involving the urinary opening. This occurs in children whose mothers have taken certain progestogens. However, the chance of developing this increased risk is not yet certain. So far, there is no evidence that taking Duphaston 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is harmful. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of taking Duphaston 10mg Tablet during pregnancy.

Q. Is progesterone and Duphaston 10mg Tablet same?

Duphaston 10mg Tablet is a man-made version of progesterone, the natural female sex hormone. It is used in conditions when your body does not produce enough progesterone.

Q. Is Duphaston 10mg Tablet good to prevent a miscarriage?

Duphaston 10mg Tablet is used to prevent habitual abortion (miscarriage) and possible cases of abortion that may be occurring due to lack of the hormone progesterone. If the reason behind the miscarriage is due to this deficiency, Duphaston 10mg Tablet can definitely prevent a miscarriage. However, Duphaston 10mg Tablet should never be taken without consulting a doctor. It is advised that you should follow the instructions of your doctor carefully to make sure it works best for you.

Q. Who should not take Duphaston 10mg Tablet?

You should not take Duphaston 10mg Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to it, have a tumor that is made worse by progestins (such as meningioma) or if you have irregular or unusually heavy periods with an unknown cause.

Q. What if I forget a dose?

If you forget to take today’s tablet and it is less than 12 hours late, take it as soon as you remember. Continue taking the next scheduled tablet at the normal time. But, if it is more than 12 hours since you should have taken your tablet, miss this tablet out and continue the medication as prescribed. Remember not to take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Missing a tablet may cause irregular bleeding or spotting.

Q. Does Duphaston 10mg Tablet cause breast changes?

Duphaston 10mg Tablet may cause breast pain as a side effect. However, a thorough breast examination is recommended before starting treatment with Duphaston 10mg Tablet. Also, if you notice any breast related changes, like, any lumps, change in fullness, breast heaviness, etc., talk to your doctor about it.

Show less

Related lab tests

Anti Mullerian Hormone

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Testosterone Total

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Ginkgo biloba

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Dydrogesterone [Package Insert]. Karachi, Pakistan: Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd.; 2016. [Accessed 12 Aug. 2020]. (online) Available from:
Dydrogesterone. Potters Bar, Hertfordshire: Mylan Products Limited; 1995 [revised 22 Nov. 2011] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2024

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Duphaston 10mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

4,717 people bought this recently

₹591.2₹754.38Get 21% OFF

₹539.47+ free shipping and 5% Extra cashback with

Inclusive of all taxes

This offer price is valid on orders above ₹1999. Apply coupon FLAT20 on the cart.

10 tablets in 1 strip

Add to cart

Cash on delivery available

Additional offers

Paytm Wallet: Pay with Paytm and get up to ₹300 cashback on orders of ₹600 and more. Offer ends 31st July 2022.