Duphaston

 Category: Women's Health

Generic name: Dydrogesterone

Duphaston tablets

What is Duphaston?

Duphaston is an active progestogen drug that acts in the uterus. The active ingredient in Duphaston is dydrogesterone which is dispensed as oral tablets (10mg).

Drug Uses

Duphaston is used to treat a number of menstrual disorders caused by low levels of progesterone.

Duphaston is prescribed to treat pre-menstrual syndrome, endometriosis, pain and abdominal bleeding during pregnancy (potential miscarriage), absence of menstrual periods, irregular menstrual cycles, menstrual pain, and female infertility.

Duphaston can also help keep the uterus lining healthy, thereby reducing the risk of miscarriage.

Duphaston may be used to treat other medical conditions not listed in this information guide.

Dose

Duphaston must always be used as directed. Do not make adjustments to the dose before speaking to a doctor. The dosage of Duphaston will depend on the type of condition this drug is being used to treat, as well as the severity of the condition.

Duphaston should be taken with water.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, it may be taken when you remember. However, do not take the missed dose near the time of the next scheduled dose. In this case, ignore the missed dose. Never double-up on a dose.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not use Duphaston if you are allergic to dydrogesterone.

Before using Duphaston, you must give your doctor full details of your medical history and other medications that you use. These include herbal medicines and vitamin supplements. Duphaston can react badly with certain medications.

Duphaston is not likely to harm an unborn fetus therefore this drug can be used by pregnant women. Duphaston is passed into breast milk so women who are breast-feeding should use this drug with caution, as directed by a doctor.

Avoid using Duphaston if you have a history of thromboembolic disorders (blood clots or inflammation of the veins) or untreated vaginal bleeding.

Possible Side-effects

Call for emergency assistance if any of the following symptoms of allergy occur: difficulty in breathing, hives, or swelling of the lips, tongue, throat or face.

Contact your doctor if any of the following side-effects occur: changes in the menstrual cycle (length of cycle, spotting, heavy bleeding or no bleeding), sudden severe headache, fainting, vision problems, speech problems, shortness of breath, sore veins (especially in groin or legs), severe stomach pain, depression, jaundice, or skin rash. Any of these side-effects may require medical intervention.

Less serious side-effects may include headache, nausea, bloating, dizziness, breast tenderness, mild itching or skin rash, menstrual spotting between periods. These side-effects generally occur in the initial stages of treatment and do not last long.

Contact your doctor if any uncomfortable symptoms occur, or persist.

Overdose

There are no known symptoms of overdose with Duphaston. If overdose is suspected, contact a poison centre or a doctor immediately.

Storage instructions

Duphaston must be kept away from children and stored in a dry, cool place away from sunlight and moisture.