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Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule Information

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance. The alternative uses of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule include Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Some other side effects of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule related warnings talks about Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule in conditions like Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Gestafine Benefits & Uses
Gestafine Dosage & How to Take
Gestafine Side Effects
Gestafine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Gestafine with Other Drugs
Gestafine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gestafine
Gestafine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule Benefits & Uses

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Female Infertility
Hormonal Imbalance

Other Benefits

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Endometrial Hyperplasia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Gestafine. It is best to stop taking Gestafine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Gestafine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?

Gestafine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Gestafine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule on the Heart?

Gestafine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule with Other Drugs

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Venetoclax

Bosentan

Moderate

Mild

Bromocriptine

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer
Porphyria
Depression
Edema
Cervical Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Dementia

Frequently asked Questions about Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule

Is this Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule for mental disorders.

No

Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule

Information about the interaction of Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gestafine 200 Mg Capsule

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Gestafine?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Gestafine is a female sex hormone which is produced by the ovaries following ovulation. This hormone plays an important part during the menstrual cycle and helps in the maintenance of pregnancy.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take [Medicine?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Gestafine is available in oral form as well as in topical form as a cream. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the physician.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Gestafine cause anxiety?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Gestafine doesn't cause anxiety. Instead, it alleviates anxiety by getting metabolized into allopregnanolone which has calming effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Gestafine work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Gestafine helps in regulating the menstrual cycle. It prepares the uterus for pregnancy. After ovulation every month, it thickens the uterine wall to prepare to receive the fertilized egg, however, if there is no fertilization, the levels of progesterone drop and menstruation begins. In case of fertilization the fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall, progesterone helps maintain the thickness of the uterine wall throughout the duration of pregnancy.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gestafine cause bleeding?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it may cause bleeding in some women of child-bearing (21-45) age while they are taking Gestafine. But it has been observed that pregnant women may experience uterine bleeding due to the low progesterone levels. Hence taking this hormone may rectify low progesterone levels.