Pregnancy Interaction

• Safe under medical supervision: Gestofit 400mg Tablet SR is routinely given to pregnant women to strengthen the lining of the uterus and lower the risk of miscarriage, especially in women who don't have enough progesterone or are going through IVF.
• Important: Always use under the care of a doctor, as too much or unsupervised use might cause hormonal imbalance or spotting.
• Breastfeeding is generally safe, but only if absolutely necessary; only small amounts get into breast milk.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is Gestofit 400mg Tablet SR used for?

It is used to help with irregular periods, infertility caused by insufficient Gestofit 400mg Tablet SR, and to help with early pregnancy or stop a threatened miscarriage.

Q2. Is it safe to consume when pregnant?

Yes, doctors often give it to pregnant women when they find low levels of Gestofit 400mg Tablet SR.

Q3. Does it make you sleepy or dizzy?

Yes, it can make you sleepy, dizzy, or sleepy. Don't drive or use heavy machinery after taking it.

Q4. Is it okay to take it with other hormone drugs?

Yes, but only if a doctor says it's okay. If you take estrogen or fertility medications with it, you need to change the dose.

Q5. What happens if I forget to take a dose?

Take it as soon as you can. If it's almost time for the next dose, don't take it. Don't take twice as much.

Expert Advice

• Take the capsule at the same time every day, preferably before bed to help with dizziness.
• Follow the doctor's instructions carefully while taking the medicine by mouth, vagina, or rectum.
• Don't drink or smoke; these can throw off your hormone balance.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver illness, breast cancer, thrombosis, or depression.
• Don't quit everything at once; doing so can cause bleeding or an imbalance in hormones.

Side Effects

• Side Effects That Happen Often:
• Sleepiness, tiredness, and dizziness
• A headache or little nausea
• Feeling bloated or sore breasts
• Discharge or discomfort in the vagina (if used vaginally)
• Serious Side Effects (not very common):
• Changes in mood or depression
• Pain in the chest or trouble breathing (potential clot development)
• Yellowing of the skin, often known as jaundice, is a sign of liver problems.
• Legs that swell or weight that suddenly goes up
• If you experience changes in your eyesight, severe headaches, or chest discomfort, get medical care right once.

How it works

• Progesterone is a natural hormone that women need to keep their menstrual cycle regular and their pregnancies healthy.
• It gets the endometrium ready for a fertilized egg to implant and stops the uterus from contracting, which helps keep the pregnancy going in the early stages.
• It brings hormones back into balance and helps women with low progesterone levels have regular periods.

Medicine Interaction

• Don't use with:
• Anticonvulsants like phenytoin and carbamazepine can lower levels of progesterone.
• Antibiotics like rifampicin may make hormones work less well.
• Antifungals like ketoconazole may make the negative effects of progesterone worse.
• Blood thinners (warfarin) – alterations in the risk of bleeding.
• Herbal products, such as St. John's Wort, can make progesterone less effective.
• Always tell your doctor about any other medicines or supplements you are taking.

How to Use

• Oral capsule: Take it whole with water, ideally before bed.
• Vaginal route: Put the capsule deep into the vagina as advised, which is usually once a day.
• Don't chew or shatter the capsule.
• For optimal effects, take it at the same time every day.
• Even if your symptoms get better quickly, you should still finish the whole course.

Uses / indications

• Support for the luteal phase in infertility treatment, notably in IVF
• Irregular or missing menstrual cycles resulting from progesterone insufficiency
• Stop miscarriages from happening again or threatening to happen again
• Estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women who have already gone through menopause
• Handling premenstrual symptoms (PMS)