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Profar Information

Profar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Profar have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Profar. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Profar as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Profar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Profar's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Profar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Profar contraindications section.

Additionally, Profar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Profar is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Profar Benefits & Uses

Profar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Profar 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: Intrauterine Growth Retardation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dose may increased up to 40 mg

Profar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Profar is used -

Profar Related Warnings

Is the use of Profar safe for pregnant women?

Profar is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Profar safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Profar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Profar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Profar on the Kidneys?

Profar rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Profar on the Liver?

Profar is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Profar on the Heart?

Profar has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Profar with Other Drugs

Profar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Profar Contraindications

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

Blood Clotting Disorders
Vaginitis
Cancer
Liver Disease
Stroke
Cerebral Palsy

Frequently asked Questions about Profar

Is this Profar habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Profar.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Profar. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Profar only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Profar is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Profar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Profar

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Profar and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Profar

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Profar with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Profar

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Profar cause gestational diabetes?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Profar might cause gestational diabetes in a few cases. However, the exact cause of gestational diabetes is not known. If you are already suffering from diabetes then you are advised to inform your doctor before taking this drug so that he/she can take precautionary measures in advance.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Profar cause itching?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Profar may cause itching (urticaria). It is a common side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive itching after taking this drug then you are advised to consult with your doctor immediately,

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Profar cause weight gain?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Profar does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question about 6 years ago

Is Profar safe to use?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Profar is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as pain at the site of injection, swelling, and pruritus. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Profar?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Profar is a brand name of hydroxyprogesterone and it is available in the form of injection. It belongs to the class of drug known as progestin. It is a prescription drug which is used to reduce the risk of preterm birth (premature labour) in those patients who has a previous history of one preterm birth.