Prolin A 5mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Allylestrenol 5 mg
Manufacturer
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
PROLIN A 5MG TABLET contains Allylestrenol which belongs to group of medicines called Progestogens. It is used to manage intrauterine growth retardation (growth of the foetus is lesser than its normal growth rate), threatened abortion (vaginal bleeding at less than 20 weeks of gestation), and threatened premature delivery (onset of labor between 24 and 37 weeks of pregnancy) in affected women. PROLIN A 5MG TABLET is also used to manage habitual abortion. Habitual abortion is a condition that occurs due to sequential loss of three or more pre-viable pregnancies in affected women which is generally characterized by symptoms such as crampy pelvic pain, and bleeding. PROLIN A 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with thrombophlebitis (blood clot in vein), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, incomplete abortion, stroke, and/or severe hepatic impairment. Before taking PROLIN A 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have lung, kidney, or heart disease, epilepsy, seizures, or migraine. PROLIN A 5MG TABLET can be taken during pregnancy. Consult with your doctor before taking. PROLIN A 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 16 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. The most common
Uses
OF PROLIN A 5MG TABLETManages, intrauterine growth retardation threatened abortion habitual abortion threatened premature delivery
How It Works
PROLIN A 5MG TABLET works by promoting the attachment of embryo to the lining of the womb which also improves blood flow to the placenta thus relaxing the uterus muscles and managing the occurrence of premature labor in affected women.
Directions for Use
Take PROLIN A 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
Side Effects
taking PROLIN A 5MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting or stomach discomfort. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens. USES OF PROLIN A 5MG TABLETManages, intrauterine growth retardation threatened abortion habitual abortion threatened premature delivery HOW PROLIN A 5MG TABLET WORKSPROLIN A 5MG TABLET works by promoting the attachment of embryo to the lining of the womb which also improves blood flow to the placenta thus relaxing the uterus muscles and managing the occurrence of premature labor in affected women. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake PROLIN A 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition SIDE EFFECTS OF PROLIN A 5MG TABLETCOMMON nausea vomiting stomach discomfort
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPROLIN A 5MG TABLET is generally recommended for use in pregnant women and should be discontinued after delivery. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGPROLIN A 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may affect the child. Consult your doctor before taking it. KIDNEYPROLIN A 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases such as renal dysfunction. Consult your doctor before taking. LIVERPROLIN A 5MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take PROLIN A 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to Allylestrenol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSPROLIN A 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Consult your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEPROLIN A 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as congestive heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, and coronary artery disease. Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSPROLIN A 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have thrombophlebitis (blood clot in vein) have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding have incomplete abortion have hormone-dependent carcinoma have stroke plan it as a diagnostic test for pregnancy Before taking PROLIN A 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have migraine headaches suffer from seizures (epilepsy) Use in Pediatrics: PROLIN A 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below the age of 16 years). Consult your doctor before taking. Use in Geriatrics: There is no information on the use of PROLIN A 5MG TABLET in elderly patients. Consult with your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking PROLIN A 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine. Over dosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of PROLIN A 5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose include unusual drowsiness, rapid pulse, fainting, unusual muscle movement or rigidity of the face, neck or limbs, seizures and loss of consciousness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Allylestrenol Pharmacological Category : Progestogen Therapeutic Indication : Threatened abortion, Habitual abortion, Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), Threatened premature delivery Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep PROLIN A 5MG TABLET out of reach of children Store PROLIN A 5MG TABLET at room temperature below 25°C
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Last Updated
29 Nov 2022