Progesterone vaginal gel 8

  1. Progestin (Oral Route, Parenteral Route, Vaginal Route) Proper Use
  2. Progesterone Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments
  3. Progesterone vaginal Uses, Side Effects & Warnings
  4. Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel: View Uses, Side Effects, Price and Substitutes


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Progestin (Oral Route, Parenteral Route, Vaginal Route) Proper Use

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. Try to take the medicine at the same time each day to reduce the possibility of side effects and to allow it to work better. Progestins are often given together with certain medicines. If you are using a combination of medicines, make sure that you take each one at the proper time and do not mix them. Ask your health care professional to help you plan a way to remember to take your medicines at the right times. Dosing The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For medroxyprogesterone • For oral dosage form (tablets): • For controlling unusual and heavy bleeding of the uterus (dysfunctional uterine bleeding) or treating unusual stopping of menstrual periods (amenorrhea): • Adults and teenagers—5 to 10 milligrams (mg) per day for five to ten days as directed by your doctor. • For...

Progesterone Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Usual Adult Dose for: • • • • • • Additional dosage information: • • • • • Usual Adult Dose for Amenorrhea Oral capsules and tablets: 400 mg orally once a day (at bedtime) for 10 days 4% vaginal gel: Administer 45 mg vaginally every other day, up to a total of 6 doses • If no response, may try 90 mg of the 8% gel vaginally every other day, up to a total of 6 doses • Dosage increase may only be accomplished using the 8% gel; increasing the volume of the 4% gel does not increase the amount of progesterone absorbed. Intramuscular injection: 5 to 10 mg intramuscularly once a day for 6 to 8 consecutive days • If ovarian activity is sufficient to produce a proliferative endometrium, withdrawal bleeding is expected 48 to 72 hours after the last injection. • Spontaneous normal cycles may follow withdrawal bleeding. Use: Treatment of secondary amenorrhea Usual Adult Dose for Uterine Bleeding 5 to 10 mg intramuscularly once a day for 6 doses Comments: • Bleeding may be expected to cease within 6 days. • If estrogen is also given, start progesterone 2 weeks after starting estrogen. • Discontinue if menstrual flow begins during the injections. Use: Abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as submucous fibroids or uterine cancer Usual Adult Dose for Endometrial Hyperplasia - Prophylaxis 200 mg orally once a day (at bedtime) for 12 consecutive days per 28 day cycle Use: Prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in postmenopausal women wit...

Progesterone vaginal Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

What is progesterone vaginal? Progesterone vaginal (for use in the vagina) is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached Progesterone vaginal is also used in fertility treatment as part of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for women unable to get pregnant due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. Progesterone vaginal is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy. Progesterone vaginal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use progesterone vaginal if you have: a history of stroke or blood clot, circulation problems, liver disease, breast or Some forms of vaginal progesterone may contain plant-based oils. Tell your doctor if you have any type of food allergy. Do not use if you are pregnant, unless you are using progesterone as part of your fertility treatment. Before taking this medicine You should not use progesterone vaginal if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, or if you have: • a history of stroke, blood clot, or circulation problems; • breast or uterine • abnormal vaginal bleeding; • liver disease; • any type of food allergy (some forms of vaginal progesterone may contain plant-based oils); or • if you have recently had a tubal pregnancy or an incomplete or "missed" abortion. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: • • migraines, • • kidney dis...

Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel: View Uses, Side Effects, Price and Substitutes

Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman's ovary) and menstruation. It is used in the treatment of infertility to help you get pregnant. You should use Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel 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 using this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant. Use of this medicine may cause side effects such as vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, and itching. If you experience any of this that does not resolve on its own or get worse, let your doctor know. Very occasionally people get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. It 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 be safe. let your doctor know about all other medicines which may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. In general, it is advisable not to use any other vaginal products or cream while using this medicine. Emprogest 8% Vaginal gel contains...