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Minagest is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance. Other than this, Minagest has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Minagest is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Minagest are Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Some other side effects of Minagest have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Minagest are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Minagest's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Minagest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Minagest related warnings section.
Minagest is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Minagest are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Minagest with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Minagest is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Minagest is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Minagest safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Minagest. It is best to stop taking Minagest immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Minagest safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Minagest. If you see any side effects, stop taking Minagest immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Minagest again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Minagest on the Kidneys?
Minagest rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Minagest on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Minagest. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Minagest only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Minagest on the Heart?
Minagest has very mild side effects on the heart.
Minagest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minagest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Minagest habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Minagest.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Minagest since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Minagest is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Minagest is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Minagest
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Minagest together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Minagest
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Minagest and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Minagest can be taken after ovulation.
Yes, it may cause bleeding in some women of child-bearing (21-45) age while they are taking Minagest. 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.
It is always recommended to take different hormones at a different time to prevent interactions. Thyroid medications are lifelong drugs which when not taken can lead to serious consequences. Space both the hormones in consultation with your gynaecologist.
Yes, Minagest can be taken with multi-vitamins, however, if you are experiencing nausea along with severe constipation stop the multi-vitamin and discuss with your doctor about other alternatives.
Minagest 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prometrium (progesterone)