Manufacturers

Colinz Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition

Hydroxyprogesterone (200mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Prevention of Premature Labor Hyprogest 200mg Capsule is a man-made, injectable form of the female hormone called progesterone, that helps lower the risk of delivering the baby too early (premature labor), particularly in women who have had this complication in an earlier pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone that thickens the lining of the uterus and prepares it for the growth and development of the baby. So, it helps your uterus grow during pregnancy and also prevents any contractions that can otherwise lead to miscarriage.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hyprogest 200mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.u003cbr>Avoid Hyprogest 200mg Capsule with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Description

Hyprogest 200mg Capsule is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.Hyprogest 200mg Capsule should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, hives, and diarrhea. If it bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing it. It may affect blood sugar levels, so monitor your blood sugar regularly. It is better to inform the doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain while using this medicine.Before taking this medicine inform doctor, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes, or any liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hyprogest 200mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.u003cbr>Avoid Hyprogest 200mg Capsule with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hyprogest 200mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hyprogest 200mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hyprogest 200mg 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. | - Driving : SAFE

Hyprogest 200mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Hyprogest 200mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.This medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Hyprogest 200mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Packaging Detail

strip of 10 capsules

Package

Strip

Qty

10

Product Form

Capsule

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Chemical Class :: Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class :: Progestins (First generation)

Primary Use

Prevention of Premature Labor

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Prevention of Premature Labor

Common Side Effect

Injection site pain | Injection site swelling | Red spots or bumps

Alcoholinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancyinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lactationinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Drivinginteraction

SAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liverinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Manufacturer Address

A/101, Pratik Estate, Next to Fortis Hospital, Mulund Link Road, Mumbai-400078.

Q A

Q. What is Hyprogest 200mg Capsule and what is it used for?::: Hyprogest 200mg Capsule is a type of female sex hormone. It helps to lower the risk of preterm delivery (early birth) in a pregnant woman, who had delivered a preterm baby in the past.| Q. How should I take Hyprogest 200mg Capsule?::: Hyprogest 200mg Capsule should be taken in the dose decided by your doctor. Your dose will depend on your exact medical condition. It can be taken with or without food. It is advisable to take Hyprogest 200mg Capsule at a fixed time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.| Q. What if I miss a dose of Hyprogest 200mg Capsule?::: Ideally, you should try not to miss any dose. However, if you miss a dose consult with your doctor as soon as you remember. You may consider taking the medicine at the same time or linking any particular daily activity like having food to fix a set time for medicine. You can also try pill reminders or pill boxes.| Q. What are the side effects of using Hyprogest 200mg Capsule?::: The common side effects of Hyprogest 200mg Capsule include nausea, diarrhea and hives. However, most of these side effects are not severe and resolve once your body adjusts to the medicine. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.| Q. Is Hyprogest 200mg Capsule safe?::: Hyprogest 200mg Capsule is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How It Works

Hyprogest 200mg Capsule is a progestin (female hormone).

Marketer Details

Colinz Laboratories Ltd | A/101, Pratik Estate, Next to Fortis Hospital, Mulund Link Road, Mumbai-400078.

Reference

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 671-72. | MedIndia. HYdroxyprogesterone. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.medindia.net/drug-price/dydrogesterone/progestad-250-mg.htm | Drugs.com. Hydroxyprogesterone. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/hydroxyprogesterone.html | Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.scielo.br/j/jped/a/pKPFtLMX4jNH6tTtrqNwb4r/?format=pdf&lang=en