Duphaston, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Endometriosis, Female Infertility, Periods pain. Other than this, Duphaston has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Duphaston. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Duphaston include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Breast pain. While these are the most often observed Duphaston side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Duphaston are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Duphaston's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Duphaston related warnings talks about Duphaston's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Duphaston have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Duphaston have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Duphaston, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
