Gestofit SR 50 Injection

Quick info

Gestofit SR 50 Injection is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation. It helps restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped and is also used in the treatment of infertility. Gestofit SR 50 Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered at home. You should use Gestofit SR 50 Injection as your doctor has advised. Do not use more or less than advised and do not use it for longer than recommended. You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a period after you get pregnant. The most common side effects include abdominal cramps, back pain, breast tenderness, hypotension and dizziness, hypercoagulant state, and vaginal bleeding. Your doctor may suggest ways to reduce or prevent these. Occasionally, it may cause a severe allergic reaction requiring urgent medical attention.

How it works

Gestofit SR 50 Injection is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.

Direction of use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Tips

• Gestofit SR 50 Injection is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine.
• It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with an estrogen.
• It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods).
• It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage.
• It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.