DYDROLADY 10mg Tablet 10's

Hormonal Therapy (615)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Dydrogesterone 10 mg

Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET contains Dydrogesterone which belongs to the group of medicines called Hormonal Replacement Therapy. It is used to manage progesterone-deficiency states. It helps to manage problems that occur due to a deficiency of a female sex hormone called progesterone in the body. It helps to relieve period cramps and manage symptoms of endometriosis and premenstrual syndrome in women with progesterone deficiency. It can also be used to manage female reproductive health and is used in postmenopausal women to manage signs of menopause when used in combination with estrogens. Dydrogesterone is a synthetic derivative of a female sex hormone called progesterone. It supplements the bodies with sufficient levels of progesterone. As a result, it relieves the unpleasant symptoms associated with progesterone deficiencies, such as menstrual pain, premenstrual syndrome, infertility, irregular periods, or signs of menopause. During management with DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET, your doctor will instruct you to have periodic blood tests and regular physical examinations to avoid the risk of unwanted

Uses

OF DYDROLADY 10MG TABLETIt is used to: relieve menstrual pain manage the symptoms of endometriosis and premenstrual syndrome manage female reproductive health

How It Works

DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET helps in managing problems associated with progesterone deficiency states. It improves the thickness of the uterine lining, which helps in correcting infertility problems and irregular periods. It also provides relief from postmenopausal symptoms (such as hot flushes, sleep problems, irritability, and depression) by replacing the deficient progesterone levels in the body.

Directions for Use

Take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects

the legs, sudden chest pain, or difficulty breathing after taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET. The most common side effects of taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET are severe headaches, nausea, breast pain or tenderness, and painful, heavy, or irregular periods. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen. USES OF DYDROLADY 10MG TABLETIt is used to: relieve menstrual pain manage the symptoms of endometriosis and premenstrual syndrome manage female reproductive health HOW DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET WORKSDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET helps in managing problems associated with progesterone deficiency states. It improves the thickness of the uterine lining, which helps in correcting infertility problems and irregular periods. It also provides relief from postmenopausal symptoms (such as hot flushes, sleep problems, irritability, and depression) by replacing the deficient progesterone levels in the body. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DYDROLADY 10MG TABLETCOMMON headache migraine nausea breast pain or tenderness painful, heavy, or irregular periods lack of periods UNCOMMON weight gain skin rash, redness, or itching depression dizziness vomiting RARE low levels of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) hypersensitivity reactions such as sneezing, itchy, runny, or blocked nose, red, or watering eyes fluid retention swelling of the breasts sleepiness increase in the size of tumors affected by progestogens such as meningioma worsening of porphyria Stop taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of angioedema (such as swelling of the skin around the face and throat, which may cause difficulty breathing) signs of liver problems (yellowing of the skin or eyes, feeling generally unwell with stomach pain) signs of allergic reactions (such as difficulty breathing or reactions involving the whole body such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or low blood pressure) signs of a blood clot (such as pain and swelling in the legs, sudden chest pain, or difficulty breathing) sign of a heart attack (such as chest pain that spreads to your arm or neck) stroke or severe, unexplained headache or migraine (with or without vision problems) signs of breast cancer (breast pain or tenderness, swollen breasts, discharge from the nipples and changes in breast tissue)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. However, consult your doctor before taking the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or handle heavy machines if you experience dizziness after taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET, as it may increase the risk of side effects. KIDNEYUse with CautionDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERUse with CautionDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking the medicine. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET if you are allergic to Dydrogesterone or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSContraindicatedDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with blood clots in their lungs (pulmonary embolism). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking the medicine. HEART DISEASEContraindicatedDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. USE IN PEDIATRICSConsult your doctorDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET should be used in post pubertal female children (aged between 12-18 years) only if prescribed by the physician. It is not intended for use in male children or in female children who have not attained puberty. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or older). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSDYDROLADY 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have a tumor that is worsened by progestogens (such as meningioma) have irregular or unusually heavy periods Before taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting have depression have porphyria (a rare inherited blood disorder) are planning for hormone replacement therapy have early menopause (less than 6 months from the last periods) have blood clots in your body have any type of cancer are overweight are staying bed-ridden for a long time have or ever had systemic lupus erythematosus (a serious disease in which the immune system attacks its own body) are going to have surgery, a blood test, or a urine test

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines, such as: medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. phenobarbital, phenytoin, and carbamazepine) medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, rifabutin) medicine used to manage HIV infection (Ex. nevirapine, efavirenz, ritonavir, and nelfinavir) John’s wort (an herbal medicine used to manage depression) Other herbal medicines (such as sage or ginkgo biloba) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage might include nausea, sleepiness, dizziness, or vomiting. SYNOPSIS Drug : Dydrogesterone Pharmacological Category : Progesterone derivative Therapeutic Indication : Progesterone deficiency states Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET out of reach of children Store DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET at room temperature

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about DYDROLADY 10mg Tablet 10's.

Q

What DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET is used for?

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DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET is a hormonal therapy used to manage progesterone deficiency states. It can relieve period cramps and can manage symptoms of endometriosis and premenstrual syndrome.

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How to take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET?

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Take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Try to take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. Do not miss any dose of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET in between the therapy, as it may reduce its effectiveness.

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What are the side effects of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET?

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The most common side effects of taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET are severe headache, nausea, breast pain or tenderness, and painful, heavy, or irregular periods. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen. Inform your doctor if you experience any changes in breast such as breast pain, tenderness, discharge from the nipple, or lump growth in the breasts, heavy menstrual bleeding, pain, swelling, redness of the legs, sudden chest pain, or difficulty breathing after taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET.

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Can I stop taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?

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No. Do not stop taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET unless your doctor advises you to stop, because sudden termination of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET will not provide an expected result. Continue to take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET as advised by your doctor to achieve maximum benefits.

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How long does bleeding cause while taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET?

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Nearly 75-90% of women experience bleeding up to 5 days while undergoing therapy with DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET. Bleeding usually starts on the last day of the monthly course or may happen in between the cycles as well. However, consult your doctor if you are bleeding or spotting appears after some time on therapy or continues to happen even after stopping taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET.

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What happens if I forget to take DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET?

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If you forget to take a dose of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET and if it is less than 12 hours since you forgot, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is more than 12 hours or time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET at regular time. Do not take a double dose of DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET to compensate for the missed dose.

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Is DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET safe to use in children?

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DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET should be used in postpubertal female children (aged between 12 and 18 years) only if prescribed by the physician. It is not intended for use in male children or in female children who have not attained puberty. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

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If you wish to buy DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET on indiahomenursing, you need a prescription from a registered medical practitioner. You can visit the website, search for the product, add it to your cart, and proceed with the checkout process. indiahomenursing has made buying online medicines easier for consumers and is one of India's leading online pharmacies.

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What should I avoid while taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET?

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Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

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Who should avoid taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET?

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DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have a tumor that is worsened by progestogens (such as meningioma), have irregular or unusually heavy periods, blood clots in their lungs (pulmonary embolism), heart diseases, or are allergic to Dydrogesterone. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

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What precautions must be taken while using DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET?

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Before taking DYDROLADY 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have kidney and liver problems, unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting, depression, porphyria (a rare inherited blood disorder), or are planning for hormone replacement therapy, have early menopause, blood clots in your body, have any type of cancer, or are overweight, staying bed-ridden for a long time, have or ever had systemic lupus erythematosus, or are going to have surgery, a blood test, or a urine test.

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