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Placentone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection. Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance are some of its major therapeutic uses. Placentone also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Placentone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Placentone include Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Placentone as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Placentone are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Placentone has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Placentone related warnings talks about Placentone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Placentone is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Placentone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Placentone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Placentone is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Placentone 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
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Placentone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Placentone safe for pregnant women?
Placentone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Placentone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Placentone safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Placentone. If you see any side effects, stop taking Placentone immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Placentone again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Placentone on the Kidneys?
Placentone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Placentone on the Liver?
Placentone may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Placentone on the Heart?
Placentone is rarely harmful for the heart.
Placentone 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 Placentone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Placentone habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Placentone has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Placentone does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Placentone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Placentone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Placentone
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Placentone and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Placentone
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Placentone.
If your period starts while taking Placentone, it is important to continue with the medication till the 14th day. However, the next progesterone cycle should be started after 14 days after the beginning of the flow. In case you feel any discomfort while taking progesterone during your period cycle do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Placentone can be taken after ovulation.
No, Placentone doesn't cause anxiety. Instead, it alleviates anxiety by getting metabolized into allopregnanolone which has calming effects.
No, Placentone helps in reducing the weight by regulating thyroid hormone and maintaining insulin levels. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and a natural sleep inducer. Eat healthy meals and indulge in physical activities to keep a check on weight. If you still experience increase in weight discuss with your doctor to investigate underlying causes of your weight gain.
Yes, acne has been reported in people taking Placentone. However, the role of Placentone remains unclear in acne formation because of lack of exact scientific research on the same.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience