Macgest 100mg Capsule

Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule contains progesterone as its active ingredient. This medicine is used to treat gynaecological disorders associated with low progesterone levels. Progesterone is a female hormone synthesized in the body and plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy.

This medicine works by supplying adequate levels of the hormone progesterone and mimicking its action in the body. It is used for the treatment of disorders related to the female reproductive cycle, infertility, irregular menses, and abnormal uterine bleeding.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. Symptoms of an overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, sleepiness or painful menstruation.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine contains a man-made form of the female hormone progesterone. Progesterone plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy. This medicine works by replenishing the levels of the female hormone, progesterone in the body and thereby corrects the conditions related to reduced levels of this hormone.

Directions for Use

Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule must be used as directed by your doctor.Take it at a fixed time for optimal results.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule during pregnancy?

This medicine can be taken during pregnancy if it is prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule while breastfeeding?

Components of this medicine pass into the breastmilk, however, its effect on breastfed infants is unknown. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule?

This medicine can make you feel drowsy and sleepy, caution is advised while driving or using machines if affected.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule?

There is no known interaction between this medicine and alcohol. Consult your doctor if you drink too often. Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy should be avoided.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or have a vaginal infection.
• You have epilepsy, migraine, asthma, liver, heart or kidney dysfunction, diabetes, photosensitivity and you are a breastfeeding mother, careful observation is required.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of the medicine.
• If you have or ever had breast cancer.
• If you experience abnormal vaginal bleeding which is not being treated.
• If you recently had a heart attack or stroke.
• If you have a blood clotting disorder such as thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis (clots in blood vessels of legs) and blood clots in the lungs.
• If you have any liver disease.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• Abdominal bloating
• Breast tenderness
• Soreness
• Diarrhoea
• Flatulence
• Short menstrual cycle
• Intermittent bleeding or spotting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines affect the way Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule works or Macgest itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, herbals you are currently taking or might take before taking this medicine.
• Especially, if you are taking an antifungal medicine containing ketoconazole inform your doctor.

Storage and disposal

• Store it in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule should be taken?

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor.This medicine should be taken at a fixed time to gain optimum benefits.

What is the use of Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule?

Macgest Oral/Vaginal/Rectal Capsule is used for the treatment of gyenocological disorders associated with decreased levels of a female hormone progesterone. It is used in females to treat abnormal uterine bleeding, absence of or irregular menstruation, to support pregnancy, as hormone replacement therapy in women having menopause and for fertility related problem.