What is Regestrone 5mg Tablet?
Regestrone 5mg tablets is a medicine employed to treat various menstrual problems. It helps to treat painful, heavy, ir irregular periods and premenstrual syndrome(PMS). The drug is usually a synthetic version of a natural sex hormone in women.
It also encounters the effects of another hormone called estrogen in the body. This action helps to reduce pain (cramps) during the periods. Endometriosis is also treated with this tablet, which relieves symptoms under it.
Medical Uses
This generic version of Progestins helps to treat medical conditions such as.
- Treatment of pain during menstruation
- Endometriosis
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding
How does it work?
Regestrone 5mg tablet contains Norethisterone as its active ingredient, a synthetic progestin. It mimics the effects of natural sex hormones in women (progesterone). Thus it helps in regulating the growth and shedding of the womb lining. Thereby the drug helps in treating menstrual irregularities and relieves pain during it.
How to take Regestrone 5mg Tablet?
It is a prescription medicine you should take in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not make any changes yourself; take the doses as long as directed.
To take Regestrone 5mg tablet, swallow it with a glass of water and do not chew or crush it while consuming. You can either take it with food or after having your meal as choose the way suggested by your doctor.
The doses may vary to treat a specific health issue, so follow the prescription strictly. Take the doses regularly to get an effective response and do not skip or miss any dose.
Side effects
Like any other drug, Regestrone 5mg tablet may also cause some common side effects. It may cause abdominal pain, headache, nausea, vaginal spotting, dizziness, and breast tenderness.
Usually, these adverse effects of the drug are rare, and not every person who consumes it gets them. So don't worry but if somehow they appear in you, let your doctor know about them.
Seek medical attention if they get severe or persist; otherwise, they disappear themselves.
Precautions and Safety advice
Do not take Regestrone 5mg tablets if you are allergic to its active salt.
It would help if you did not drink alcohol while taking Regestrone tablets, as it can be unsafe for your health.
You should not take Regestrone 5mg tablet if you are pregnant, and you must consult your doctor first. Also, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby before you start the treatment.
Do not drive because this generic progesterone tablet can make you feel dizzy or sleepy. It may affect your alertness and make it risky for you to do such activities.
You should stop using this drug if you develop some side effects and health problems during its use. It includes jaundice, migraine, and change in your speech or senses like health issues. Please consult your doctor immediately if these symptoms appear during the treatment.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from any other medical problem, especially if you have-
Diabetes
Migraine
Liver disease
Or have any blood circulation problems.
