Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin 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.

It corrects menstrual disorders in women and can also be used as contraception. Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, belonging to a group of medications called Progestins, works by inducing some changes in endometrium and decreasing the level of estrogen in the uterus.

There are few side effects of using Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Some of them include nausea, diarrhoea, mood swings, abdominal pain, flatulence, rash, itching, sleepiness, vomitting and dizziness. More serious side effects may include chest pain and discomfort, difficulty in passing urine, great lumps, fever and chills, blurred or loss of vision and convolutions.

You should not use Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule if you are allergic to it, or have a heart, blood vessel, or liver disorder. You should not use it If you have had a miscarriage, experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, are pregnant or have breast cancer.

This medicine is not to be given to children. A few other medicines can interact with Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule like carbamazepine, ketoconazole, insulin, phenobarbital, venetociax and edoxaban. Therefore, it is advisable to inform your doctor if you take any other medications.

Doctors recommend to take this medicine at bedtime with sufficient amount of water for as long as prescribed. The duration of action of each dose is based on factors like your age, dosage form, etc. In case of overdosing contact your doctor immediately.

• Post Menopausal Hormonal Replacement Therapy

• Amenorrhoea

• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

• Endometrial Hyperplasia

• Progesterone Deficiency

• Premenstrual Syndrome

• Contraception

• Allergy

• Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

• Breast Cancer

• Miscarriage

• Heart And Blood Vessel Disorder

• Liver Disease

• Pregnancy

• Chest Pain

• Fever

• Difficulty In Passing Urine

• Breast Pain

• 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

• Convulsions

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Constipation

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Hot Flashes

• Hair Loss Or Thinning Of The Hair

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of action of this medicine is subject to vary based on factors like age, dosage form etc.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time taken for this medicine to show it's effect is subject to vary from one person to another.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This fact is unknown whether alcohol consumption is safe or not along with this medicine. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Thus driving ability of the patient is also affected.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Limited information is available on its use in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Puregest 200Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Joprest 200Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Dr. Johns Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• C-Hop 200Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Endogest 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Macgest 200Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Lupigest 200Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

• Hald 200Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Gestone 200Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Ferring Pharmaceuticals

• Naturogest 200Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Microgest 200mg Softgel Capsule

  Walter Bushnell

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected.

The drug 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.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  Thyroid function tests

  Report the use of progesterone to the doctor before undergoing a thyroid function test. This medicine can interfere with the test and give a false positive result.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The drug interacts with carbamazepine, ketoconazole, insulin, phenobarbital, venetoclax and edoxaban.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from breast cancer, liver disease, depression and retinal thrombosis should exercise caution.

• Ques : What is Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

  Ans : Susten 200mg capsule is a medication which has Natural Micronised Progesterone as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the growth of female hormones.

• Ques : What are the uses of Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

  Ans : Susten 200mg soft gelatin is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Endometrial hyperplasia, progesterone deficiency and premenstrual syndrome.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

  Ans : Vaginal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, diarrhea, breast lumps, painful urination and swollen facial features are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Susten 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

  Ans : Susten soft gelatin capsule should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.