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Cyclogest 200mg is a drug used in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, patients with postpartum depression or to support the luteal phase when performing IVF. Knowing the basic information of the drug is extremely necessary, helping you avoid the risks when using it.
1. What is Cyclogest 200mg?
What is Cyclogest 200mg? Cyclogest 200mg is a medicine containing Progesterone 200mg as the main ingredient, supplemented with just enough excipients.
The drug is used vaginally or rectally, to help stimulate the proliferative endometrium into the luteal phase. In addition, Cyclogest 200mg also has the ability to stimulate breast follicle growth as well as contribute to the relaxation of smooth muscle in the uterus.
2. Indications and contraindications for the drug Cyclogest 200mg
2.1. Indications With the above effects, the drug Cyclogest 200mg is commonly used in the following cases:
Relieve uncomfortable symptoms in premenstrual patients and patients with depression. Support treatment of depression, stress for postpartum women. Used in combination with some other drugs to treat infertile women or when performing in vitro fertilization. Women with a history of multiple miscarriages in a row or at risk of miscarriage while pregnant. 2.2. Contraindications Cyclogest 200mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the Progesterone component of the drug. Patients with liver dysfunction or impaired liver function. Women with ectopic pregnancy or unexplained vaginal bleeding. The body has a malignant tumor that is sensitive to the active substance Progesterone. People with phlebitis caused by blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), people with a history of heart attack or stroke.
3. Usage and dosage of Cyclogest 200mg
3.1. How to use Cyclogest 200mg can be used in two ways including vaginal or rectal. However, vaginal placement is more commonly used by users. You can refer to the basic drug use as follows:
First, wash your hands, dry your hands before coming into contact with the medicine. Hold the tablet with two fingers and gently place it in the opening of the vagina or anus. Use your index finger to slowly insert the medicine deep into the vagina or anus. Clean your hands and lie down for at least 15 minutes after applying the medicine. Because the vagina is a very sensitive area, you need to clean the outside when using the medicine. In addition, this is an anal drug, so you absolutely do not use it orally. If you miss a dose, you need to quickly contact your doctor for help.
3.2. Dosage The following dosage of Cyclogest 200mg is for reference only, absolutely not a substitute for a specialist doctor's prescription.
Treatment of premenstrual syndrome: Use the drug at a dose of 200mg / time, 1-2 times / day. Treatment of postpartum depression: Use the drug at a dose of 200 mg / time, 1-2 times / day. Support luteal phase: Use the drug at a dose of 400mg / time, 2 times / day. Threatened miscarriage: Use the drug at a dose of 400mg / time, 2 times / day for 14 days. After that, the dose of Cyclogest 200mg can be reduced to 200mg/time, 2 times/day. Continuous miscarriage: Use the drug at a dose of 400mg / time / day, maintained until the 10th week of pregnancy.
4. Side effects when using Cyclogest 200mg
During the use of Cyclogest 200mg, users may experience some unwanted effects such as:
Appear signs of disorders or pain in the gastrointestinal tract. The drug can cause menstrual disorders in normal people. Side effects of the drug are usually rare or appear only for a short time. Therefore, you do not need to worry too much when using the drug.
5. Cyclogest 200mg . drug interactions
Drug interactions can affect how drugs work and increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, you need to be careful when taking Cyclogest 200mg with drugs like Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Rifampicin, Oxcarbazepine, Phenytoin, Primidone.
To avoid drug interactions, you should inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking, including non-prescription drugs, herbal medicines, vitamins... Especially, you need to be aware that no Cyclogest 200mg should be taken with any other vaginal or rectal medication.
6. Some notes when using Cyclogest 200mg
In the process of using Cyclogest 200mg, there are some notes you need to pay attention to, that is:
You should put the drug by the anus if you are suffering from cystitis, vaginal infection, have just given birth or are using this method. contraceptive method with a diaphragm. In cases such as urinary incontinence, proctitis, you should put the medicine through the vagina. Cyclogest 200mg is usually metabolized in the liver, so it can affect this organ when used for a long time. Therefore, you need to check your liver function regularly while taking the drug. Progesterone component contained in the drug is excreted in breast milk, so do not use Cyclogest while you are breastfeeding. Above is some information to help you know what Cyclogest 200mg does as well as instructions for proper use. Make sure you use the medicine exactly as prescribed to get the best results.
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