Dydrogesterone: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Dydrogesterone?

What is dydrogesterone for?

Dydrogesterone is a drug used to treat endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, menstrual disorders, threat of miscarriage, infertility.

How is dydrogesterone used?

This medicine can be used with or without food.

How is dydrogesterone stored?

This medicine should be stored in the refrigerator. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug can have different storage rules. Pay attention to the storage instructions on the packaging of your product, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines out of reach of children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Rules of Use Dydrogesterone

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of dydrogesterone for adults?

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Endometriosis
Adults: 10 mg three times a day or continuously.

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Recurrent miscarriage
Adults: 10 mg given cyclically until conception, then continuously until the 20th week of pregnancy, after which the dose can be gradually reduced.

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Distraction menstruation
Adults: 10 mg in a cyclic regimen.

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Threat of Miscarriage
Adults: initially, 40 mg followed by 10 mg or more every 8 hours, continued for up to a week after symptoms subside. Gradually reduce the dose after that unless symptoms return.

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Infertility
Adults: 10 mg.

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Endometrial protection during menopausal hormone replacement therapy
Adults: 10 mg 1-2 times daily in a cyclic regimen or 5 mg daily.

What is the dose of dydrogesterone for children?

The dosage for children has not been determined. Consult your doctor for more information.

In what dosage is dydrogesterone available?

Tablets: 10 mg

Dydrogesterone dosage

What side effects can be experienced due to dydrogesterone?

The side effects are:

• dizzy
• nausea
• headache
• fatigue
• emotionally unstable
• irritability
• abdominal pain and bloating
• muscle ache

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Dydrogesterone side effects

What should be known before using dydrogesterone?

Contraindications:

• high sensitivity
• pregnant
• vaginal bleeding that is not diagnosed as abnormal
• platelet disorders
• cerebrovascular or coronary disease
• missed or incomplete abortion
• known or suspected carcinoma of the breast or genital organs
• severe hepatic dysfunction, as per the diagnostic test for pregnancy

Is dydrogesterone safe for pregnant and lactating women?

It is estimated that more than 10 million pregnancies have used dydrogesterone. So far there is no indication of any harmful effects from dydrogesterone use during pregnancy.

Several progestogens have been reported in the literature to be associated with an increased risk of hypospadias. However, due to confounding factors during pregnancy, no definite conclusions can be drawn regarding the contribution of progestogens to hypospadias.

Clinical studies, in which a number of women are treated with dydrogesterone early in pregnancy, have not shown an increased risk. No other epidemiological data were available to date.

The effects in embryo-fetal and post-natal non-clinical development studies are in line with the pharmacological profile. Adverse effects occur only at exposures well in excess of the maximum human exposure, which shows little relevance for clinical use.

Dydrogesterone can be used during pregnancy if clearly indicated.

There is no data on whether dydrogesterone can be excreted in breast milk. Experience with other progestins has shown that progestogens and metabolites pass into breast milk in small amounts. Whether there is a risk to the child is unknown. Therefore, dydrogesterone should not be used during the breastfeeding period.

Dydrogesterone Drug Warnings and Cautions

What medicines may interact with dydrogesterone?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Using this drug with other drugs is not usually recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change medications or how often you use one or two of the drugs.

• Carbamazepine
• Griseofulvin
• Phenobarbital
• Rifampicin enhances clearance of progestogens.

Can food or alcohol interact with dydrogesterone?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions may interact with dydrogesterone?

Monitor closely for vision loss, proptosis, diplopia, migraine, signs and symptoms of embolic disorders. CVD or liver damage, epilepsy, asthma, other conditions that can be aggravated by fluid retention.

Dydrogesterone Drug Interactions

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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