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Emprogest Vaginal Gel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance. Secondary and off-label uses of Emprogest Vaginal Gel have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Emprogest Vaginal Gel. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Emprogest Vaginal Gel also has some side effects, the most common being Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Emprogest Vaginal Gel as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Emprogest Vaginal Gel are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Emprogest Vaginal Gel's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Emprogest Vaginal Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Emprogest Vaginal Gel related warnings section.
Emprogest Vaginal Gel is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Emprogest Vaginal Gel contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Emprogest Vaginal Gel have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Emprogest Vaginal Gel is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Emprogest Vaginal Gel 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 Emprogest Vaginal Gel safe for pregnant women?
Emprogest can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Emprogest right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Emprogest Vaginal Gel safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Emprogest. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Emprogest Vaginal Gel on the Kidneys?
Emprogest may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emprogest Vaginal Gel on the Liver?
Emprogest 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 Emprogest Vaginal Gel on the Heart?
Emprogest may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emprogest Vaginal Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emprogest Vaginal Gel habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Emprogest Vaginal Gel is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Emprogest Vaginal Gel does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Emprogest Vaginal Gel should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emprogest Vaginal Gel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Emprogest Vaginal Gel
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Emprogest Vaginal Gel and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emprogest Vaginal Gel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Emprogest Vaginal Gel with alcohol will be.
Emprogest is available in oral form as well as in topical form as a cream. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the physician.
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, acne has been reported in people taking Emprogest. However, the role of Emprogest remains unclear in acne formation because of lack of exact scientific research on the same.
Yes, Emprogest 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.
Yes,Emprogest is a naturally produced steroid hormone which is produced by the ovaries in a female body, during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
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)