Lupigest-200

Name: Lupigest-200
Brand: LUPIN LAB
Price: 388.79 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Lupigest-200 is a prescription medicine containing Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg). It is used for female infertility Hormone replacement therapy. It belongs to the group of medicines called Hormone preparation.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Lupigest-200 are nausea, headache, breast tenderness and mood change. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Lupigest-200 works.

Uses

Treatment of Female infertility Hormone replacement therapy

Benefits

In Hormonal disorders: Lupigest-200 replaces, blocks or balances a hormone the body is making too little or too much of, correcting the symptoms that imbalance causes.
In Fertility treatment: Lupigest-200 supports ovulation or prepares the body for pregnancy, as one step in the treatment plan your fertility specialist has made.
In Hormone replacement: Lupigest-200 replaces hormones the body no longer produces, relieving symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and dryness after the menopause.
In Contraception: Lupigest-200 prevents pregnancy reliably when taken as directed, and often makes periods lighter, more regular and less painful.

Side effects

Most side effects of Lupigest-200 are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Nausea
Headache
Breast tenderness
Mood change
Irregular bleeding
Weight change

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

How to use

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. Lupigest SR 200 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How it works

Lupigest SR 200 Tablet is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.

Safety advice

AlcoholCAUTION: Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
PregnancyUNSAFE: Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
DrivingUNSAFE: Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.

Warnings & 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.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Lupigest SR 200 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.

Quick tips

Lupigest SR 200 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.

Fact box

Chemical class: Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogin derivative
Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action class: Natural Progesterone

Interaction with drugs

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.

Storage

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

Same salt & strength options

GestoFORD 200mg Tablet SR, SustEN SR 200 Tablet, GestoFIT 200mg SR Tablet, NATURogest SR 200 Tablet, Zydus Cadila, Dubagest SR 200 Tablet

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Lupigest-200.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: LUPIN LAB

Good to know

Common questions

What is Lupigest-200 used for?

Lupigest-200 is commonly used for Treatment of Female infertility Hormone replacement therapy. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.

What are the benefits of Lupigest-200?

Hormonal disorders: Lupigest-200 replaces, blocks or balances a hormone the body is making too little or too much of, correcting the symptoms that imbalance causes. It is also used for fertility treatment, hormone replacement, contraception.

What is the salt in Lupigest-200?

Lupigest-200 contains Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How should I take Lupigest-200?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Lupigest-200 work?

Lupigest SR 200 Tablet is a progesterone (female hormone).

Is Lupigest-200 a prescription medicine?

Yes. Lupigest-200 is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.

What are the common side effects of Lupigest-200?

The side effects reported most often with Lupigest-200 are Nausea, Headache, Breast tenderness, Mood change, Irregular bleeding. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.

Can Lupigest-200 be taken during pregnancy?

Lupigest-200 is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Lupigest-200.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Lupigest-200?

Limit alcohol while taking Lupigest-200; it can worsen the side effects.

What if I miss a dose of Lupigest-200?

If you miss a dose of Lupigest SR 200 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.

Is Lupigest-200 habit forming?

No. Lupigest-200 is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Lupigest-200 cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Lupigest-200 starts at ₹389 (MRP ₹409) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Lupigest-200?

Lupigest-200 is manufactured by LUPIN LAB. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Lupigest-200 delivered?

Lupigest-200 is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.

Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

Same salt & strength options

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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Lupigest-200

Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

Same salt & strength options

Related lab tests

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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