Farlutal 100mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Pfizer Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Medroxyprogesterone acetate (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
Action Class | Progestins (First generation) |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 533 |
FAQ
Farlutal 100mg Tablet Reviews
Farlutal 100mg should be taken as your doctor's advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, weakness, weight gain, and abdominal pain. Most of these are temporary and go away as soon as the body adjusts to the treatment. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may cause irregular periods, bleeding, or spotting between menstrual periods. Inform your doctor if this occurs frequently. You should also inform the doctor immediately if you experience severe headaches, swelling in one leg, pain in breathing, or changes in vision or hearing.
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. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine.
How Farlutal 100mg Tablet Works
How to Use Farlutal 100mg Tablet
Benefits of Farlutal 100mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Endometriosis: Farlutal 100mg 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. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. Avoid any stress and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Improving weight and nutrition may be recommended in females with eating disorders or malnutrition to get the maximum benefit from Farlutal 100mg.
- In Treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding: Farlutal 100mg is a synthetic progestin that replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone. It slows the growth of the lining of the womb before menstruation, which reduces the bleeding during menstruation. If heavy periods become such a problem that they interfere with your everyday life, then try taking things a little easier on those days. Some women find that relaxation techniques or yoga help them feel more relaxed and reduce stress. Getting a lot of exercise can also help.
Uses of Farlutal 100mg Tablet
- Treatment of Endometriosis
- Treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding
Farlutal 100mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Stop taking Farlutal 100mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get severe headaches, stabbing pains or swelling in one leg, pain on breathing, sudden changes in your vision or hearing, or yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes.
- It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.
- Do not take Farlutal 100mg if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, have unusual vaginal bleeding, or have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver problems, or bleeding problems.
- Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medication.
References
- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate [Patient Information Leaflet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 850-54.
- MedIndia. Medroxyprogesterone.
- Medroxyprogesterone. Ascoli Piceno, Italy: Pfizer Italia; 2015.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Cancer Research UK. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera).