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Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR
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Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR

Manufactured byAlkem Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsNatural Micronised Progesterone
Description
Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR has a similar action to the female hormone (chemical messenger) progesterone. It is used in the treatment of irregular menstruation caused due to an imbalance of progesterone hormone in your body. It is also used as a component in hormone replacement therapy to prevent abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus thus, decreasing the risk of cancer. Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR has some side effects like nausea, headache, abnormal vaginal discharge, stomach pain, dizziness, constipation, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or worsen. Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR should be used as instructed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Take it every day at the same time for the ease of remembering and for better results. Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. It is not indicated for use in children. Inform your doctor if you have vaginal bleeding, kidney, liver, or heart problems, or any other medical conditions. Also, inform about all your current medications to avoid undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR

  • Breast pain and tenderness
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Breast lumps
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Diarrhoea
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Constipation
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain

Uses of Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR

What is it prescribed for?

  • Amenorrhoea
  • Endometrial hyperplasia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Avoid taking Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been diagnosed, as it may worsen your condition.

Breast cancer

Avoid taking Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR if you have or are suspected of having breast cancer. Also, inform your doctor if you have a family history of breast cancer.

Heart and blood vessel disorder

Avoid taking Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR if you recently have had a stroke (brain damage due to interrupted blood supply to the brain), heart attack, or blood clot disorder, as it may worsen your condition.

Liver disease

Avoid taking Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of liver injury.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR.

Breast-feeding

Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Driving or operating machines

Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms.

Other medicines

Inform your doctor about all your current medicines before starting the treatment with Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR to avoid any undesired effects.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose with Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Ketoconazole

Insulin

Phenobarbital

Disease interactions

Depression

Use Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR with caution if you have depression as it may further worsen your condition.

Retinal thrombosis

Retinal thrombosis is an eye condition that occurs due to blood clot formation in the vein in the retina (part of the eye that enables vision). It is a painless condition that causes blurring of vision or loss of eyesight, especially in one eye. Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR should be used with caution if you have eye problems, as it may cause retinal thrombosis and further worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Blood coagulation tests

Report the use of Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR to your doctor before undergoing a test to measure the coagulation (blood clot) time. The use of this medicine may interfere with the test results.

Thyroid function tests

Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR is known to give a false-positive result for thyroid function tests. Hence, inform the lab technician or your doctor about the use of this medicine before undergoing the lab test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor while taking Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than advised. Regular follow-ups with your doctor and regular breast examination are necessary during treatment with this medicine to observe the presence of lumps in the breast.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Ultigest 200 MG Tablet SR helps in maintaining a regular menstrual cycle. This helps in treating menstrual disorders. It also prevents abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus thus, decreasing the risk of cancer.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Progestins

Schedule

Schedule H

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