It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Prontogest before taking it.
What is Prontogest
Prontogest is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. Prontogest is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of Prontogest in the body. Prontogest is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy. Prontogest should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, because Prontogest may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions. Prontogest may also be used for other purposes not listed in Prontogest guide.
Prontogest side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Prontogest and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
sudden headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
fast or pounding heartbeats;
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
unusual or unexpected vaginal bleeding;
migraine headache;
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice ;
swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
a breast lump; or
symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes).
Less serious side effects may include:
mild nausea, diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps;
dizziness, spinning sensation;
hot flashes;
mild headache;
joint pain;
breast pain or tenderness;
cough;
acne or increased hair growth;
changes in weight; or
vaginal itching, dryness, or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Prontogest dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Amenorrhea:
5 to 10 mg IM for six to eight consecutive days. 400 mg orally for 10 days. Give dose in the evening. Secondary Amenorrhea: 90 mg intravaginally, 4% gel, every other day for a total of six doses. If no response observed, the administration of the 8% gel every other day for a total of six doses may be used.
Usual Adult Dose for Uterine Bleeding:
5 to 10 mg IM daily for 6 doses.
Usual Adult Dose for Endometrial Hyperplasia -- Prophylaxis:
200 mg orally for 12 consecutive days, per 28 day cycle. Give dose in the evening.
Usual Adult Dose for Prontogest Insufficiency:
Assisted Reproductive Technology - Gel: 90 mg of the 8% gel, once daily intravaginally, in women who require supplementation. 90 mg of the 8% gel, twice daily intravaginally, in women with partial or complete ovarian failure who require replacement. If pregnancy occurs, therapy with the intravaginal gel may be continued until placental autonomy is achieved, up to 10 to 12 weeks. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) - Vaginal Insert 100 mg administered vaginally two or three times daily starting at oocyte retrieval and continuing for up to 10 weeks total duration. Efficacy in women 35 years of age and older has not been clearly established. The appropriate dose in this age group has not been determined. Prontogest deficiency associated with menopause and perimenopause: Prontogest 1.7% topical cream: rub 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon into the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, or other soft areas of skin once or twice daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Premature Labor:
Study (n=459) - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) - Prevention of Recurrent Preterm Delivery in Women at High Risk: 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) 250 mg IM once weekly starting on the 21st week of gestation through time of delivery or week 36 of gestation. Study (n=142) - Reduce Incidence of Spontaneous Preterm Birth in Women at Increased Risk: 100 mg vaginal suppository daily, between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation.
Usual Adult Dose for Seizures:
- Catamenial epilepsy [complex partial or secondary generalized motor seizures]: 200 mg lozenge three times daily administered in relation to pattern of seizure exacerbation during luteal phase of menstrual cycle. For patients with perimenstrual exacerbation, dose was provided on day 23 through day 25 of menstrual cycle. For patients with seizure exacerbation during entire luteal phase, dose was provided on day 15 through day 25 of each menstrual cycle. The desired Prontogest serum level was between 5 and 25 ng/mL 4 hours after taking the lozenge. All patients continued taking their best antiseizure medication.
Usual Adult Dose for Perimenopausal Symptoms:
Prontogest deficiency associated with menopause and perimenopause: Prontogest 1.7% topical cream: Rub 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoonful into the palms of the hands, soles of feet, or other soft area once or twice daily.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Prontogest be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Prontogest?
There may be other drugs that can interact with Prontogest. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
How should I take Prontogest?
Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Prontogest is sometimes given for only a short period of time, such as 6 to 12 days at a time during each menstrual cycle. Following your dosing schedule is very important for this medication to be effective. Try not to miss any doses.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Take the pill form of Prontogest with a full glass of water.
Apply Prontogest cream to the skin as directed by your doctor.
Prontogest injection is given as a shot into a muscle. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given instructions on how to use your injections at home. Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles and syringes used in giving the medicine.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Prontogest.
Your doctor will need to see you on a regular basis while you are using this medication. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Store Prontogest at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Who should not take Prontogest?
Some forms of this medication may contain peanut oil. Do not use Prontogest without telling your doctor if you have a peanut allergy.
Do not use Prontogest if you have:
a history of breast cancer;
abnormal vaginal bleeding that a doctor has not checked;
liver disease;
if you are pregnant; or
if you have had a stroke, heart attack, or blood clot within the past year.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use Prontogest:
heart disease, circulation problems;
risk factors for coronary artery disease ;
migraines,
asthma;
kidney disease;
seizures or epilepsy;
a history of depression; or
diabetes.
Do not use Prontogest without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication.
Prontogest can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Can Prontogest be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Prontogest be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Prontogest, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Prontogest. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Prontogest in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Not useful percentage of users claimed the Prontogest were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
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Not useful
1
100.0%
One patient reported side effects
Does the Prontogest Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Prontogest. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Prontogest.
Patients
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No side effects
1
100.0%
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
Six patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Prontogest? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Prontogest should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
%
Once in a day
4
66.7%
4 times in a day
1
16.7%
Twice in a day
1
16.7%
Fourteen patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Prontogest May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
%
51-100mg
9
64.3%
101-200mg
2
14.3%
201-500mg
2
14.3%
11-50mg
1
7.1%
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Prontogest: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Prontogest is best taken at Empty stomach. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients
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Empty stomach
1
100.0%
One patient reported age
Patients
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30-45
1
100.0%
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