Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule
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Product introduction
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is used for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. It consists of progestin, which is similar to the female hormone and works by suppressing the production of hormone causing endometriosis.
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Keep taking this medicine even during your menstrual periods.
The most common side effects of this medicine include acne, headache, depressed mood, breast discomfort, nausea, and ovarian cyst. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it makes your menstrual cycle irregular or you experience spotting or brown discharge in the middle of cycle. Consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had unexplained vaginal or uterine bleeding, or have circulatory blood disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.
Uses of Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule
Benefits of Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule
In Treatment of pelvic pain associated with Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea and feeling sick. It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule works by preventing the lining of your womb and any endometriosis tissue from growing too quickly. This will help relieve the symptoms you may have. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.
Side effects of Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule
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 Ibinest
- Ovarian cysts
- Headache
- Acne
- Breast pain
- Abnormal menstrual bleeding
- Weight gain
- Sleep disorder
- Nervousness
- Loss of libido
- Migraine
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Hair loss
- Back pain
- Breast engorgement
- Hot flushes
- Vaginal bleeding
- Asthenic conditions
- Irritability
How to use Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule
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. Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule works
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is a progestin (female hormone). It works by suppressing the production of estradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, use of Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
However, use of Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule for the treatment of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.
- Take it without any break, preferably at the same time everyday.
- Do not use hormonal contraceptives while taking this medicine. If required, use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms.
- You may experience infrequent or irregular menstrual bleeding patterns. Consult your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not use Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
19-Nortestosterone Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins (Third generation)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule
Once A Day
88%
Twice A Day
12%
FAQs
What is Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule and what is it used for?
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule contains a medicine Dienogest, which is a type of progesterone (a female sex hormone). It is used in the treatment of endometriosis, a painful disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside your uterus.
For how long should Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule be taken?
The exact duration of the therapy will be decided by your doctor depending upon the condition you are being treated for. The duration generally varies if you are being treated for endometriosis or if it is being given in combination as oral birth control pills. This medicine can be taken for a long time as it is found to be quite well tolerated by the patients if taken as prescribed by the doctor. Do consult your doctor before taking this medication.
How should you use Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule should be taken at the same time every day with water or some other liquid. You can take this medicine with or without food. Do not skip or delay taking your pill by more than 12 hours. The dosage and duration will be recommended depending upon the condition. Consult your doctor and follow the instructions as given.
What is Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is a hormonal medicine which contains semi synthetic form of progesterone hormone. Given orally in females, it is commonly used as a contraceptive when given in combination with another female hormones like estrogen. Its combination with estrogen can also be used to treat heavy menstruation in cases where the cause of heavy flow is not certain. Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is also used as a single therapy in the treatment for endometriosis.
Is Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule a steroid?
Yes, Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule is a type of synthetic steroid. It is made up of a female hormone called progesterone and is used in combination with estrogen in contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy.
How does Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule help in endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where the cells similar to those present in the inner layer of the uterus, called the endometrium, grow outside the uterus. This may happen in the wall of uterus or even outside it. The exact way in which Ibinest Soft Gelatin Capsule treats endometriosis is not yet known. However, it is probable that being a progestogen-only hormone, it suppresses the production of estrogen hormone, preventing the growth of the endometrium.
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- Dineogest. Reading, Berkshire: Bayer Plc; 2008 [revised 17 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Mayo Clinic. Dineogest. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Dienogest [Product Monograph]. Mississauga, Ontario: Bayer Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 20 June 2023]. (online) Available from:
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