Duphaston 10mg Tablet

• Duphaston tablet treats pain during menses, absence of menses and irregular cycles.
• It is used in the treatment of endometriosis (a painful condition in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside).
• This medicine is used in treating irregular uterine bleeding and premenstrual syndrome.
• Duphaston tablet is used in infertility and miscarriage.
• It is also used as hormone replacement therapy in women having menopause.

• If you are allergic to dydrogesterone or other ingredients of Duphaston tablet.
• If you have a known or suspected history of tumours like meningioma.
• If you have vaginal bleeding whose cause is not determined.

• Vaginal bleeding
• Migraine
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Menstrual disorders
• Breast pain
• Breast tenderness

• Duphaston tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water with or without food.
• If the patient has to take more than one tablet, they should be spread evenly over the day—for example, one tablet in the morning and one in the evening.
• The tablet should be taken at the same time each day. This will make sure that there is a constant amount of this medicine in the body.
• This medicine prescribed for a particular patient shouldn’t be passed on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same.

• Store Duphaston tablets at a temperature not exceeding 25°C
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep it out of the reach of children

• Always find out why you're having unusual bleeding before starting Duphaston.
• Some light bleeding or spotting may occur when you first start taking it. This is normal.
• Only take Duphaston during pregnancy if your doctor says it’s okay.
• Try to take your tablet at the same time every day. This helps it work better.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.
• Avoid taking Duphaston with epilepsy medicines like phenobarbital, phenytoin, or carbamazepine, as they can affect how well it works.
• If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it’s almost time for your next dose.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver problems, depression, or migraines before using Duphaston.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines or supplements you’re taking, even herbal ones.
• Store the tablets in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.

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• You should not take Duphaston along with epilepsy medicines like phenobarbital, phenytoin, and carbamazepine.
• Avoid using it with medicines like rifampicin and rifabutin ( used in tuberculosis).
• When taking the medicine, you should not consume herbal preparations containing, e.g., St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), sage or ginkgo Biloba.
• Be cautious if you are taking medicines like ritonavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine, and efavirenz (used in HIV).
• Some medicines may affect the way Duphaston tablet works, or the medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking to avoid possible interaction.

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