Uses of postcare 200

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1. What is Postcare 200?

What is Postcare? How does postcare 200 work? Postcare medicine has the content of Postcare 100 (Progesteron 100mg) and Postcare 200 (Progesteron 200mg. This is a product manufactured and distributed by Central Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company MEDIPLANTEX Vietnam. Other ingredients are as follows:
Lecithin Beeswax Soybean oil Gelatin Sorbitol Methyl paraben Titan dioxyd Propyl paraben In the composition of the drug, Progesterone is a steroid hormone secreted from the corpus luteum in the second half of the menstrual cycle, formed from steroids in the body. ovary and placenta.

2. Indications and contraindications for using Postcare drugs

2.1. Indications Postcare has 2 dosage forms, oral and vaginal. In each form of drug will be indicated to treat different diseases:
Orally, Postcare is indicated for the treatment of disorders related to Progesterone deficiency as follows:
Premenstrual irregular menstruation Premenstrual syndrome Breast pain benign breast diseases Hormone replacement therapy In the form of a vaginal suppository, Postcare is used in the following cases:
Postcare is prescribed by doctors for women with threatened miscarriage and Prophylaxis of consecutive miscarriages due to luteal insufficiency. Luteal supplementation in the cycle of generating or spontaneously Postcare is used in cases of secondary and primary infertility. In addition, there are causes of poor fertility due to ovulation disorders. In addition, the drug is also indicated in cases where the patient replaces progesterone when there is a complete lack of progesterone. In some cases, the drug is also indicated for the luteal phase of the IVF cycle.
2.2. Contraindications Postcare is contraindicated in the following subjects:
Patients with hypersensitivity to one or all of the ingredients in the drug. Patients with severe liver dysfunction who do not use Postcare by mouth Women who are breastfeeding Women with a history of uterine cancer, breast cancer People with a history of stillbirth

3. How to use and dose Postcare

In each dosage form of the drug, there will be different ways to use the drug. Patients need to follow the instructions exactly to get the best results.
3.1. For oral administration Progesterone deficiency
Dosage: Patients need to take 200-300 mg of Postcare every day. Accordingly, divide it evenly 2 times, drink in the morning and evening. Premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, irregular menstruation, benign breast disease due to luteal insufficiency
Dosage: Use at a dose of 200-300 mg per day. Duration of treatment is about 10 days Menopausal phase
Dosage in menopause is: 200 mg per day at night before going to bed
Duration of treatment from: 12-14 days or last 2 weeks of treatment each treatment cycle. Then discontinue all alternative treatments for a period of 1 week.
Supplementation of the luteal phase in IVF
Dosage at this stage is: 100 mg each time. Take 2-3 times a day Treatment time is 10 weeks Threat of miscarriage or prevention of recurrent miscarriage due to luteal insufficiency
Dosage is: 200 to 400 mg, according to which, divide evenly to use every day Time : Take the drug until the 12th week of pregnancy How to use it orally : You should take Postcare pills with a full glass of water and away from meals. It is best to take Postcare pills in the evening before going to bed and about 1 hour before and after breakfast.
3.2. Dosage of vaginal suppositories Place Postcare capsules deep inside the vagina in the following cases:
Replace progesterone
Use Postcare 100 mg suppositories and vaginally on the 13th and 14th day of the transition cycle . Then continue to take 100 mg of Postcare suppository every morning and evening from day 15 to day 25 of the cycle. Accordingly, the dose of the drug can be increased in 2 cases:
Postcare dose will be increased by 100 mg/day starting from the 26th day or in case the patient is pregnant. Postcare dosage is increased until a maximum dose of 600 mg per day is reached and divided into 3 doses. Patients continue to maintain the dose for the drug until day 60 and at the latest until the 12th week of pregnancy. Threatened miscarriage, prevention of recurrent miscarriages due to luteal insufficiency
The recommended dose of Postcare is 200-400 mg. Accordingly, it should be divided evenly throughout the day. Supplement for the luteal phase of in vitro fertilization
In this case, the patient uses from 400 to 600 mg of Postcare drug per day. Accordingly, start from the day of HCG injection to the 12th week of pregnancy. Primary and secondary infertility
Dosage is from 200 to 300 mg per day Postcare dosing time is 10 days, starting from day 17 of the cycle Note: The dosage above is for reference only. The patient should take the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

4. Side effects when using the drug Postcare

During the use of Postcare, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
4.1. Oral Use of Postcare orally can cause some side effects as follows:
Drowsiness Dizziness Blurred vision Digestive disorders Vaginal bleeding Shortening of the menstrual cycle In this case, the patient should stop use Postcare and switch to a vaginal suppository or reduce the dose. However, patients should not do it on their own, but need to consult a doctor.
4.2. Vaginal route In the vaginal route, Postcare does not cause systemic side effects. Besides, so far, there have been no cases of patients suffering from drug intolerance, itching, and burning in the vagina while using Postcare.

5. Notes when using the drug Postcare

In the process of using Postcare, patients should pay attention to some of the following issues:
Oral Postcare may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Therefore, drivers or people who do jobs that require high concentration should not be used. Postcare should only be used in cases where the corpus luteum is reduced. Postcare drugs can cause side effects in the liver if patients use the drug in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Therefore, only use the drug in the first trimester. When using Postcare and experiencing abnormal eye or neurological symptoms, you should stop using it and immediately notify your doctor or pharmacist for advice. People with thrombophlebitis, coronary occlusion, patients with cerebral circulation, mesenteric thrombosis should be very careful when using Postcare.

6. Postcare drug interactions

Drug interactions may occur if the patient takes Postcare with the following drugs:
CYP450 inducers: Concomitant use with Postcare may increase the excretion of progesterone. This reduces the therapeutic effect of the drug. Ketoconazole, other CYP450 inhibitors: Concomitant use with Postcare may reduce the elimination of progesterone. This will increase the effectiveness of the drug. Progesterone reduces insulin sensitivity and inhibits ciclosporin metabolism. Thereby increasing the concentration of ciclosporin in the blood which is harmful to the body. In a nutshell, Postcare is a hormone medication that is taken orally or as a suppository. The drug is indicated for the treatment of secondary and primary amenorrhea with estrogen. In addition, this drug is also prescribed to treat other diseases as prescribed by the doctor. Therefore, patients need to strictly follow the instructions on dosage and use to ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
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