Auragest SR 300

Composition of Auragest SR 300

Auragest SR 300 contains Progesterone (300mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of Auragest SR 300

Female infertility Hormone replacement therapy

Key benefits

• In Female infertility Auragest SR 300mg Tablet 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 period after becoming pregnant. In Hormone replacement therapy Hormone Placement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes
• 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. Show More

How Auragest SR 300 works

Auragest SR 300mg Tablet 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.

How to take Auragest SR 300

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. Auragest SR 300mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Auragest SR 300mg 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting and withdrawal bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Auragest SR 300

Most side effects of Auragest SR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Auragest SR 300

Warnings and precautions

Take a hormonal medicine at the same time every day; the effect depends on a steady level. Seek urgent care for sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, weakness on one side, or pain and swelling in a calf — hormone preparations can raise the risk of clots. Tell your doctor if you smoke, have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, or a family history of clots or breast cancer, before starting. Report any unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding to your doctor.

Do not take Auragest SR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a history of blood clots, certain hormone-sensitive cancers, or active liver disease. Several are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin, several anti-epileptics and St John's wort make hormonal contraception unreliable. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.

How to store Auragest SR 300

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Auragest SR 300

Auragest SR 300mg Tablet helps regulate menstrual cycles, treats heavy bleeding, and prevents thickening of the uterus. Auragest SR 300mg Tablet is also used to restore menstruation in women with secondary amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual cycles). Auragest SR 300mg Tablet 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 Auragest SR 300mg Tablet affects you. It may cause bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ELBRIT LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Drug class:

Hormone preparation

Chemical class:

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogin derivative