DYDROGESTERONE

Why is this medicine prescribed to you?
Dydrogesterone is prescribed to treat disorders due to
deficiency of the female hormone progesterone such as
threatened or habitual abortion, infertility, bleeding in the
uterus, menstrual disorders and endometriosis (a condition
in which tissues of the inner lining of the uterus grow in
areas outside of it, causing period problems).
How do you use it?
Use dydrogesterone exactly as instructed by your doctor for
it to be effective.
• Take dydrogesterone with or without food; with food if it
causes stomach upset.
• If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it
immediately as you remember. However, if it is already
time for the next dose, just proceed with your next
regular dose schedule.
• Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust
dosage, or stop use even if you feel well.
What do you need to know before you use it?
• Inform your doctor or pharmacist:
- if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding;
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy,
liver problem, kidney problem, heart problem, blood
clotting problem, abnormal vaginal bleeding; cancer of
the breast, ovaries or uterus; blood disorder
(porphyria), depression, stroke, epilepsy, asthma,
migraine;
- if you are using any other prescription or over-the-
counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or herbal
supplements.
• Keep a regular check-up schedule. Your doctor may
prescribe tests to check and monitor your progress while
under treatment with this medicine.
• If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
medicine before going through it.
• Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
experience any of these side effects with
dydrogesterone, inform your doctor immediately,
especially if they become severe or persistent: nausea,
stomach pain, bloating, weight gain, headache, migraine,
dizziness, depression, breast pain or tenderness, rash,
itching, breakthrough bleeding, pain during menstrual
periods, menstrual cycle problems and allergic reactions
such as hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of the
face, lips, tongue or throat.
• If you experience dizziness, do not drive, operate
machinery or perform any activity which will need you to
be alert.
• The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
reactions, call your doctor for advice.
• Do not share your medicine with others even if you have
the same disease symptoms.
How do you handle it before and after use?
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
moisture. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.
Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.

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