Lynestrenol

Lynestrenol medication is a progestogen hormone, prescribed for menstrual disorders like menstrual bleeding, secretion of gonadotropin, maturation of follicles in the ovaries. It is also used as a contraceptive.

Side effects noticed in patients after taking this medicine include breast tenderness, changes in libido, headache, dizziness, mental depression, abnormal uterine bleeding spotting. Lynestrenol may also cause changes in appetite or weight, migraine, change in menstrual cycle. in severe cases it may lead to anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions. Seek immediate medical attention if any side effect persists.

Consult a doctor before taking this medicine if:

• You are breastfeeding
• Have a history of heart or kidney disease
• Have high blood pressure
• Have hypertension, epilepsy, migraine or asthma
• If you suffer from malabsorption syndrome
• You are taking any other medications or over the counter drugs

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Minikare tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Lynestrenol as ingredient

• Minikare Tablet

  DKT India Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Lynestrenol is a synthetic progestin that is widely used in birth control pills. Therefore, it is used for the treatment gynecological and menstrual disorders. It does not work alone but upon oral intake it gets converted into norethisterone which is a potent progestogen

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.