Gufigest 8% Gel
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Adonis Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Progesterone (8% w/w) |
| Chemical Class | Progesterone Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Natural Progesterone |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 708 |
FAQ
What are the common side effects which I can experience while taking Gufigest 8%?
The common side effects are vaginal discharge, headache, feeling tired, stomach cramps, and breast tenderness. If any of the side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.
What is Gufigest 8% and what is it used for?
Gufigest 8% contains progesterone, which is a natural female sex hormone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance. It may also be prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus).
How and in what dose should I take Gufigest 8%?
For best results, take it strictly as per the advice of your doctor. The dose and duration depend on your exact medical condition. It is recommended to use it at the same time each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
What if I miss to take Gufigest 8%?
If you miss the dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost the time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose, instead continue the usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the for the missed one.
Gufigest 8% Gel Reviews
Gufigest 8% is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (when you release eggs) and menstruation. It is used in the treatment of infertility to help you get pregnant.
How Gufigest 8% Gel Works
Gufigest 8% is a progesterone (female hormone). It works on the lining of the uterus and helps to establish and maintain pregnancy in infertile women. It helps in protecting the uterus from the negative effects of oestrogen when used for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.
How to Use Gufigest 8% Gel
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Uses of Gufigest 8% Gel
- Female infertility
Gufigest 8% Gel Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gufigest 8% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gufigest 8% is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Quick Tips
- It regulates menstrual cycles, treats heavy bleeding, and prevents thickening of the uterus.
- Gufigest 8% is used in the treatment of female infertility and as a part of hormone replacement therapy.
- It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Gufigest 8% affects you.
- It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.
- It should be taken without food, preferably in the evening or at bedtime.
- It is also used to restore menstruation in women with secondary amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual cycles).
References
- Chrousos GP. The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 706-707.
- Levin ER, Hammes SR. Estrogens and Progestins. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1180-85.