Dinovas Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cheminnova Life Sciences
Active Ingredient	Dienogest (2mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	19-Nortestosterone Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class	Progestins (Third generation)
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	792

FAQ

What is Dinovas and what is it used for?

Dinovas contains a medicine Dienogest, which is a type of progesterone (a female sex hormone). It is used in the treatment of endometriosis, a painful disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside your uterus.

How should you use Dinovas?

Dinovas should be taken at the same time every day with water or some other liquid. You can take this medicine with or without food. Do not skip or delay taking your pill by more than 12 hours. The dosage and duration will be recommended depending upon the condition. Consult your doctor and follow the instructions as given.

How does Dinovas help in endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition where the cells similar to those present in the inner layer of the uterus, called the endometrium, grow outside the uterus. This may happen in the wall of uterus or even outside it. The exact way in which Dinovas treats endometriosis is not yet known. However, it is probable that being a progestogen-only hormone, it suppresses the production of estrogen hormone, preventing the growth of the endometrium.

What is Dinovas?

Dinovas is a hormonal medicine which contains semi synthetic form of progesterone hormone. Given orally in females, it is commonly used as a contraceptive when given in combination with another female hormones like estrogen. Its combination with estrogen can also be used to treat heavy menstruation in cases where the cause of heavy flow is not certain. Dinovas is also used as a single therapy in the treatment for endometriosis.

For how long should Dinovas be taken?

The exact duration of the therapy will be decided by your doctor depending upon the condition you are being treated for. The duration generally varies if you are being treated for endometriosis or if it is being given in combination as oral birth control pills. This medicine can be taken for a long time as it is found to be quite well tolerated by the patients if taken as prescribed by the doctor. Do consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Is Dinovas a steroid?

Yes, Dinovas is a type of synthetic steroid. It is made up of a female hormone called progesterone and is used in combination with estrogen in contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy.

Dinovas Tablet Reviews

Dinovas is used for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. It consists of progestin, which is similar to the female hormone and works by suppressing the production of hormone causing endometriosis.

Dinovas can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Keep taking this medicine even during your menstrual periods.

The most common side effects of this medicine include acne, headache, depressed mood, breast discomfort, nausea, and ovarian cyst. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it makes your menstrual cycle irregular or you experience spotting or brown discharge in the middle of cycle. Consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had unexplained vaginal or uterine bleeding, or have circulatory blood disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.

How Dinovas Tablet Works

Dinovas is a progestin (female hormone). It works by suppressing the production of estradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium.

How to Use Dinovas Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dinovas may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Dinovas Tablet

In Treatment of pelvic pain associated with Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea and feeling sick. It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. Dinovas works by preventing the lining of your womb and any endometriosis tissue from growing too quickly. This will help relieve the symptoms you may have. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.

Uses of Dinovas Tablet

Treatment of pelvic pain associated with Endometriosis

Dinovas Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Dinovas in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dinovas. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Dinovas is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Dinovas is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Driving ^SAFE

Dinovas does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^CAUTION

Dinovas should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dinovas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, use of Dinovas is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Quick Tips

You may experience infrequent or irregular menstrual bleeding patterns. Consult your doctor if this bothers you.
Take it without any break, preferably at the same time everyday.
You have been prescribed Dinovas for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.
Do not use hormonal contraceptives while taking this medicine. If required, use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms.
Do not use Dinovas if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.