Gestofit 200 mg Capsule

Composition of Gestofit 200 mg Capsule

Gestofit 200 mg Capsule contains Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of Gestofit 200 mg Capsule

Treatment of Female infertility Hormone replacement therapy

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Female infertility GestoFIT 200mg SR 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. This medicine 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. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment. However
• it may not treat all your symptoms
• consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed
• and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Show More

How Gestofit 200 mg Capsule works

Gestofit 100 Soft Gelatin Capsule is a progesterone (female hormone). It works on the lining of the uterus and helps to establish and maintain pregnancy in infertile women. It helps in protecting the uterus from the negative effects of oestrogen when used for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.

How to take Gestofit 200 mg 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. GestoFIT 200mg SR Tablet should be taken with or after food.

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 GestoFIT 200mg SR 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 Gestofit 200 mg Capsule

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

• Headache Vomiting Bloating Nausea Stomach pain Uterine bleeding

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 Gestofit 200 mg Capsule

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 Gestofit 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 Gestofit 200 mg Capsule

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

Expert advice for Gestofit 200 mg Capsule

GestoFIT 200mg SR Tablet may also be used in the treatment of problems related to the menstrual period, such as amenorrhea (absence of periods). It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage. It should be taken with food. It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALEMBIC PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Drug class:

Hormone preparation

Chemical class:

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogin derivative