Miprogen Vaginal gel
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Progesterone (8% w/w) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Progesterone Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Natural Progesterone |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 684 |
FAQ
Is Miprogen Vaginal safe?
Miprogen Vaginal is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
What are the common side effects which I can experience while taking Miprogen Vaginal?
The common side effects include vaginal discharge, headache, feeling tired, stomach cramps and breast tenderness. If any of the side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.
Is Miprogen Vaginal effective?
Miprogen Vaginal is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Miprogen Vaginal too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How and in what dose should I take Miprogen Vaginal?
Miprogen Vaginal should be taken strictly as advised by your doctor. The dose and duration will 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 is Miprogen Vaginal and what is it used for?
Miprogen Vaginal is a synthetic form of micronized 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 is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus).
What if I miss to take Miprogen Vaginal?
If you miss the dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.
What if you forget to take Miprogen Vaginal?
If you miss a dose of Miprogen Vaginal, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Miprogen Vaginal gel Reviews
Miprogen Vaginal is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped. It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman's ovary) and menstruation. It is also used in the treatment of infertility to help you get pregnant.
You should use Miprogen Vaginal as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than you have been advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.
The most common side effects include headache, feeling very tired, stomach cramps, pain or swelling in your abdomen and feeling sick. You may also feel bloated, less interested in sex and get pain or discharge in your vagina. Your doctor or nurse may be able to help you reduce or prevent side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Very occasionally people get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Using this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots or breast cancer.
Miprogen Vaginal may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina or liver disease. You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney or heart problems or have diabetes or asthma. Let your doctor know your medical history to be safe. Check with your doctor about all other medicines which may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. This medicine can alter your thinking or reactions and you may feel very tired so be careful if you drive or need to be alert. In general, alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine.
How Miprogen Vaginal gel Works
Miprogen Vaginal contains a progesterone (a female sex hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.
How to Use Miprogen Vaginal 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
Benefits of Miprogen Vaginal gel
- In Hormone replacement therapy: Hormone Placement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other is estrogen) used in this treatment. Vaginal tablets and gels are an easy way to deliver hormones but may not treat all the symptoms. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
- In Female infertility: Miprogen Vaginal contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. Progesterone helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.
Uses of Miprogen Vaginal gel
- Female infertility
- Hormone replacement therapy
Miprogen Vaginal gel Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Miprogen Vaginal may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Miprogen Vaginal is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- You may get a brownish or white discharge during this time. It is not unusual, but talk to your doctor if it bothers you.
- If you become pregnant, it can be used for another 10 to 12 weeks until your progesterone levels are high enough.
- Do not use tampons or other vaginal products for at least 6 hours before and after using Miprogen Vaginal.
- Miprogen Vaginal helps increase your chances of getting pregnant. It prepares the lining of your uterus to receive and nourish a fertilized egg.
- It also helps regulate menstrual cycle in women who do not have a regular period due to a decrease in the hormone progesterone.
- It exposes your body to less hormone invasion compared to pills or injections thereby preventing various gastric side effects.
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