QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet

The most common side effects include headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, edema, and vaginal yeast infection. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. You may also experience bleeding or spotting between your periods; consult with your doctor if it happens frequently.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. In general, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and smoking.

Uses of QROSTERON Tablet SR

• Treatment of Female infertility
• Hormone replacement therapy

Benefits of QROSTERON Tablet SR

In Treatment of Female infertility

QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. This medicine helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.

In Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment. However, it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

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Side effects of QROSTERON Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of QROSTERON

• Vomiting
• Vaginal yeast infection
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Edema (swelling)
• Headache
• Breast pain
• Bloating

How to use QROSTERON Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How QROSTERON Tablet SR works

QROSTERON SR 300 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 estrogen.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet 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

UNSAFE

QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take QROSTERON Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of QROSTERON SR 300 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.