Progestil: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Progestil Benefits

Progestil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Progestil 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

Progestil Side Effects

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

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction

Moderate

Vaginal inflammation
Edema
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Hepatitis
Hypertension

Mild

Acne
Weight gain
Fatigue
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Hair Loss
Nausea or vomiting

Progestil Related Warnings

Is the use of Progestil safe for pregnant women?

Severe
Is the use of Progestil safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of Progestil on the Kidneys?

Safe
What is the effect of Progestil on the Liver?

Mild
What is the effect of Progestil on the Heart?

Safe

Severe Interaction of Progestil with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Amikacin

Amoxicillin

Azithromycin

Mild

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Progestil Contraindications

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

Breast Cancer
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Asthma
Depression
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

How to use Progestil?

General precautions for Progestil

Frequently asked Questions about Progestil

Question over 5 years ago

Does Progestil cause cramp?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes Progestil can cause cramps at night. It is a common side effect of this medicine. However, if you experience more than 4 episodes of cramps after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Progestil make you tired (fatigue)?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Progestil may make you feel tired. It is a common side effect of it. Please talk to your doctor if you experience extreme tiredness or fatigue after taking medicine.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Progestil?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Progestil is a brand name of norethisterone or norethindrone. It is a synthetic form of progestin and does the same functions as the female hormone progesterone. It is used in the treatment of the menstrual disorder and abnormal vaginal bleeding caused due to a hormonal imbalance. It is also used as a birth control pill to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Progestil?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Progestil should be taken as recommended by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are feeling nausea and dizziness after taking this drug. You will get your periods within 2-3 days after stopping this medicine. By any chance, if you do not get your periods till 7 days after discontinuing this medicine talk to your doctor immediately and take a test for pregnancy.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Progestil work?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Progestil works by preventing the ovulation and stopping the fertilization of an egg by sperms. It also alters the uterus lining and prevents the fertilized egg from getting attached to the uterus.