Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule provides progesterone, which is a natural hormone essential for reproductive health. It is used to support pregnancy in female infertility and as part of hormone replacement therapy. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle, prepares the uterus for pregnancy, and balances hormones.

You should use Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than you have been advised, and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a certain period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.

The most common side effects include headache, stomach cramps, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, fluid retention, and nausea. Your doctor may be able to help you reduce or prevent side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Very occasionally, people get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention.

Using this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots or breast cancer. Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems or have diabetes or asthma.

Let your doctor know your medical history to make sure it is safe for you. Check with your doctor about all other medicines that may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. This medicine can alter your thinking or reactions, and you may feel very tired, so be careful if you drive or need to be alert.

Uses of Gestomine Soft Gelatin Capsule

Benefits of Gestomine Soft Gelatin Capsule

In Treatment of Female infertility

Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. Progesterone helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a certain period after becoming pregnant.

In Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

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Side effects of Gestomine Soft Gelatin Capsule

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 Gestomine

Headache
Breast pain
Irregular menstrual cycle
Abdominal cramp
Bloating
Nausea
Vomiting
Hair loss
Vaginal yeast infection

How to use Gestomine Soft Gelatin Capsule

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. Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Gestomine Soft Gelatin Capsule works

Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule works by preparing the uterus for pregnancy and maintaining a healthy environment for fetal development. It thickens the uterine lining to support implantation and prevents contractions that could lead to early pregnancy loss. Additionally, it helps regulate the menstrual cycle and balances other reproductive hormones. In hormone therapy, it supports overall hormonal stability and helps manage symptoms related to hormonal imbalances.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule 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

Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule 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 Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Gestomine Soft Gelatin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, 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

Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule helps regulate menstrual cycles, treats heavy bleeding, and prevents thickening of the uterus.
Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is also used to restore menstruation in women with secondary amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual cycles).
Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is best taken without food, preferably in the evening or at bedtime.
It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule affects you.
It may cause bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Progesterone Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Natural Progesterone

Interaction with drugs

Taking Gestomine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Lenalidomide (Oral Route) Severe

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of formation of blood clo... More

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral Route) Severe

Effective contraception must be used before, during, and for at least 6 weeks after stopping Mycophenolate mofetil. It is recommended to consult your doctor. Mycophenolate mofetil ... More

Darunavir (Oral Route) Severe

It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treatment closely and adjust the doses as per the observat... More

Isotretinoin (Oral Route) Severe

Avoid concurrent use. Please consult with your doctor. Isotretinoin may reduce efficacy of Progesterone.

Perampanel (Oral Route) Severe

It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treatment closely and adjust the doses as per the observat... More

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Patient concerns

I have been told by doctors I have cystitis also simple cyst in right ovary . What should I be doing its been two years I have this issue

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT hormone therapy helps with cysts. Ask your doctor for a hormone replacement.

I am a male to female transsexual and I need Bilateral Orchiectomy at a fair cost I am already on hormone replacement therapy for 2 years anti androgen/spirnolactone (Aldactone) and estrodiol valerate progynova, I need to have bilateral orchiectomy at the cheapest option

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly consult to your nearest doctor

I have sexual hormone problem and infertility problem. 30 millions sperm count,motility 50 only.please send me prescription.

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

sperm count is normal so is motility. for increasing ur testosterone levels 1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

What are the side effects of prolonged usage of thyronorm medicine as I am having hypothyroidism since the last 20 years and I am taking the medicine since then . Thanks

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

It is thyroxin hormone given as replacement of the hormone thyroxin which your body is not producing adequately. If it is being taken in the correct dose maintains your TSH in normal range then it has no side effects.

Does Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause weight gain?

Yes, taking Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause weight gain. The weight gain may be due to water retention and may not be a serious sign. However, contact your doctor in case your weight gain is worrying you. The risk of weight gain is generally less if Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is taken with estrogen as a combined pill. But, do not start any hormonal therapy without consulting your doctor.

How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?

Progesterone is a very important hormone in fertility. It is a hormone secreted by the ovaries that helps prepare and maintain the uterus for pregnancy. Gestomine 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (a form of progesterone) is given as a medicine in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for the pregnancy and to prevent abortions in some cases. It is also used to prevent premature labor.

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