What is generic prometrium 100mg?
Women experience menopause when menstruation stops for many months, even though they are not pregnant and have not experienced menopause before. Generic progesterone is a form of micronized progesterone taken orally. It pharmacologically mimics naturally produced ovarian progesterone. The generic Prometrium 100mg helps restore menstrual cycles via hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using generic progesterone along with generic estrogen.
The medication helps relieve symptoms of menopause, such as vaginal dryness, irritation, itching, burning flashes, and pain during intercourse. When combined with estrogen replacement therapy, generic prometrium improves the efficacy of the treatment and mitigates the risk of uterine cancer in females. Generic progesterone also helps in pregnancy tests.
What are the Uses and Benefits of generic prometrium 100mg?
Generic Prometrium protects the health and well-being of a woman during menopause and prevents severe health implications like cancer.
Generic Prometrium 100mg uses
Generic Prometrium 100mg (progesterone) is a progestin, a hormone naturally produced in women. Doctors prescribe the generic medication to protect nonhysterectomized postmenopausal women by preventing endometrial hyperplasia (uterus lining getting too thick may lead to cancer) with intact uterus while receiving the treatment of conjugated estrogen medication.
Generic Prometrium 100mg (progesterone) tablets help treat secondary amenorrhea.
- Menstrual periods disruption or irregularity because of a hormonal imbalance in women
- Unusual vaginal bleeding from the uterus because of hormonal imbalance
- Prevent uterus damage caused by estrogen therapy
- Protects the uterus in postmenopausal women from the damage caused by estrogen medications
Generic Prometrium 100mg benefits
The medication has synthetic progesterone that helps regulate menstrual periods. It helps maintain the natural levels of progesterone as produced by the body. Often taken with generic estrogen medications, generic progesterone protects women from estrogen-caused uterus damage. It prevents endometrial hyperplasia, a condition where the uterus lining gets thicker, in menopausal women taking estrogen after experiencing menopause.
Generic Prometrium 100 mg can help and support the management of pregnancy. It is a good option for the condition of miscarriage in the past or providing hormonal support to the woman during in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments for women.
What are the Safe Dosages of generic prometrium 100mg?
The safe dosage of generic progesterone is critical to a woman’s health during menopause. Your doctor will prescribe the standard dosage based on the medical history and underlying health condition. Adhere to the dosage mechanism and never overdose, as it will adversely affect your health. Inform the physician if you notice any adverse effects after taking the medication or if your condition worsens.
- For menopausal women–Generic Prometrium 200 mg daily for 12 days, each 28-day cycle, a single bedtime dose, as prescribed.
- Women who did not have menstruation for three consecutive months or more–Generic Prometrium 400mg for ten days, a single bedtime dose, as prescribed.
- Use of generic prometrium to prevent uterine cancer while on estrogen hormone replacement therapy–generic prometrium 200 mg as a single bedtime dose for 12 days, daily.
- Studies found that taking generic progesterone 300mg daily as a single bedtime dose improved the quality of deep sleep with no depressive symptoms and did not adversely affect thinking ability during the day.
- Generic Prometrium 200mg helps prevent and treat changes in the uterus (womb) while taking estrogen in women under hormone replacement therapy.
How to take generic prometrium 100mg?
It is an oral medication taken by the mouth, preferably before bedtime, once daily. Swallow the pill with a full glass of water in a standing position. Stick to the prescription dose with utmost care. Generic Prometrium is available in capsule and liquid filled. Before taking, weigh the benefits against the side effects.
Take the oral form in a capsule or tablet by mouth once daily for the prescribed duration, preferably at bedtime, because you may sometimes feel dizzy. If you cannot gulp the tablet, you may take it with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, split, dissolve, or break in the mouth. You take it after meals at bedtime.
Take the generic medication, per the prescription and guidance from a health specialist. Follow the schedule and stop when the dosing course is over. For any health complication during the dosing, consult your physician immediately.
When Should I Avoid generic Prometrium 100mg or use it cautiously?
If you have heart problems, cardiovascular disease, heart blockage, failure, surgery, stroke, or attack, inform your doctor. Women with hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes (high sugar), psychological disorders, or severe depression must apply caution before taking the medication. If you have scheduled surgery, your doctor might stop the medication during the period.
We advise you not to drive, ride, operate machines, or take up work that needs mental and physical alertness, as the effect of the medication may make you feel dizzy. Avoid taking alcohol, smoking, contraband drugs and substances, recreational drugs, and pre-existing medicine while taking the generic progesterone treatment. Smoking can cause blood clots, strokes, heart failure, attacks, and high blood pressure (hypertension).
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight as the treatment can cause darkening of some parts of your face or skin, and sunlight may aggravate the condition. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps, including limiting time under the sun. Before going outdoors during the day, use protective clothing and sunscreen on the exposed areas of your body, including your face.
If your doctor prescribes the medication during pregnancy, take utmost caution because the effects on the fetus are unknown. Avoid the medication during breastfeeding as the medication may pass through breast milk to the baby.
What are the Side effects of generic prometrium 100mg?
You need not worry about the common side effects, as they will subside once your body gets used to the doses and your tolerance improves. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, if you experience severe side effects (listed below), seek medical attention.
Common generic prometrium 100mg Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Bloating
- Depression
- Tenderness of breasts
- Mood swings
- Blurred vision
- Vision or color change
- Fatigue
Severe generic prometrium 100mg side effects
- Severe dizziness
- Chest pain
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Severe depression or psychological issues
- Severe fatigue
- Memory loss
- Swelling of hands and feet
- Frequent burning and painful urination
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Breast lumps