Susten 100mg Capsule

Description

Susten 100 MG Capsule is obtained from plant sources and has a similar action to the female hormone, progesterone. It is used to correct menstrual disorders caused due to a deficiency of this hormone in the body. It is also used as a component in hormone replacement therapy and for maintenance of early pregnancy under specific circumstances.

Susten 100 MG Capsule is a medication that is used in hormone replacement therapy. This means that it is orally administered into women’s bodies when they do not produce enough progesterone. It reduces menopause symptoms and the risk of cancer of the uterus.

Uses of Susten 100 MG Capsule

• Amenorrhoea
• Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
• Endometrial hyperplasia
• Progesterone deficiency during pregnancy
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Contraception

How to use susten tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash and dry your vaginal area. Dip the tablet in lukewarm water just to moisten it. Lie on your back and gently insert the tablet into the vagina as high as possible with or without the use of an applicator as mentioned in the label. It is best to use it just before bedtime.

How susten tablet vt works

Susten 100 mg Tablet 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 .

How does medicine works?

Susten 100 MG Capsule belongs to a class known as progestins and makes up for the lack of naturally produced progesterone in women of childbearing age. It also decreases the amount of estrogen produced in the uterus.

Side effects

• Chest pain and discomfort
• Fever and chills
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Breast pain and tenderness
• Muscle or joint pain
• White or brownish discharge from the vagina
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Viral infections
• Breast lumps
• Loss of vision or blurred vision
• Unexpected vaginal bleeding

General Instructions

Take Susten 100 MG Capsule as prescribed by the doctor. Follow all dosing instruction mentioned on the label. It is advised to take this medicine at bedtime with sufficient quantity of water. Do not take this medicine for durations shorter or longer than recommended by your doctor. You are advised to regularly examine your breasts for the presence of lumps while using this medicine.

warnings

Dizziness

Use of this medicine can cause dizziness and impair the ability to perform tasks requiring cognition and alertness. Caution is advised while driving or performing other tasks that demand a high level of mental alertness. You are advised to take the medicine at recommended times to avoid any such effect.

Breast cancer

Use of this medicine in conjugation with estradiol for hormone replacement therapy has been associated with instances of breast cancer and hence caution is advised. This medicine should be given with extreme caution to patients with a previous or active case of breast cancer.

Blood clotting disorders

Use of this medicine is not recommended for patients having a clotting disorder. It is advised to undergo a test to confirm if the medicine can be safely used. Report any instance of such disease to the doctor.

Precaution

It also helps regulate menstrual cycle in women who do not have a regular period due to a decrease in the hormone progesterone.

It exposes your body to less hormone compared to progesterone pills or injections thereby preventing various gastric side effects.

Do not use tampons or other vaginal products for at least 6 hours before and 6 hours after using Susten 100 mg Tablet.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. – Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.