Description
Cyclogest 400mg is a medication that contains progesterone, a natural female sex hormone. Let’s explore what you need to know about it:
Uses:
- Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS): Cyclogest is used to treat PMS symptoms, which often affect women during the 7 to 10 days before their monthly period. These symptoms may include feelings of tension, irritability, depression, headache, breast tenderness, weight gain, and bloatedness.
- Post-Natal Depression: Some women experience post-natal depression after giving birth.
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): Cyclogest is also prescribed to women who need extra progesterone while undergoing treatment in an ART program.
Warnings and Precautions:
- Allergies: Do not use Cyclogest if you are allergic to progesterone or any of its ingredients.
- Unusual Vaginal Bleeding: Avoid using it if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Hormone-Sensitive Tumors: If you have known or suspected hormone-sensitive tumors, consult your doctor.
- Porphyria Disorders: Cyclogest is not suitable for individuals with porphyria disorders.
- Blood Clots: Inform your doctor if you have a history of blood clots.
- Liver Problems: Avoid Cyclogest if you currently have or have had severe liver problems.
- Miscarriage: If you’ve had a miscarriage and your physician suspects remaining tissue in the uterus or pregnancy outside the womb, be cautious.
Monitoring and Side Effects:
- During treatment, watch out for symptoms such as calf or chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, coughing blood (indicating possible clots), severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, changes in vision or speech, weakness, or numbness of an arm or leg.
- Report any worsening of depression promptly.
Remember to follow your doctor’s instructions and seek medical advice if you experience any side effects or have concerns. Keep this leaflet for reference, and do not share the medication with others
