Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
strip of 10.0 soft gelatin capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (200mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Maksun Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone, used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues caused by hormonal imbalance. Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia. It should be taken with food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well.
Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule 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.
What is Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a type of progesterone hormone extracted from plants, with properties matching those of human progesterone. It undergoes micronization, reducing the size of the natural progesterone particles, enhancing dissolution and absorption, and providing better availability in the body with decreased side effects.
What is Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule used to treat?
Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is used to treat various disorders, including secondary amenorrhea, supporting pregnancy, preventing premature labor, and treating bleeding disorders before menopause. It may be used as part of fertility treatment and hormone replacement therapy after menopause, as well as to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding.
Can you take Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule every day?
Yes, Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule can be taken daily. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime, with the duration of prescription varying from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month, depending on your health condition and doctor's guidance.
Does Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause weight gain?
Yes, taking Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause weight gain due to water retention. However, this is generally not a serious sign. If you are concerned about weight gain, consult your doctor. The risk of weight gain is lower when taking Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule with estrogen as a combined pill, but always consult your doctor before starting hormonal therapy.
Is Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule safe?
Yes, Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is considered safer compared to synthetic progesterone due to its smaller size, which reduces side effects like fluid retention, reduced HDL cholesterol levels, headaches, and mood disturbance.
How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?
Progesterone is a crucial hormone in fertility, helping prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintaining it. Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (natural micronized form of progesterone) is used to support the uterus in preparing for pregnancy and preventing premature labor in cases of infertility and abortion.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
- Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule 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 should be taken with food.
- It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit.
- Headache
- Breast pain
- Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Stomach or abdominal cramps
- Bloating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Hair loss
- Edema
- Vaginal yeast infection
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy
Wilgest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
