Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is used for hormone replacement therapy. It works by correcting the imbalance of hormones in the female body.
Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as per 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.
Headache, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine. It might cause irregular bleeding or spotting between the menstrual cycle, if happens frequently consult with your doctor. Usually, it is advised not to take alcohol while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 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. You may be asked for regular breast examination and gynecology examination while taking this medicine.
Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as per 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.
Headache, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine. It might cause irregular bleeding or spotting between the menstrual cycle, if happens frequently consult with your doctor. Usually, it is advised not to take alcohol while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 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. You may be asked for regular breast examination and gynecology examination while taking this medicine.
Uses of Prega-L Tablet
Benefits of Prega-L Tablet
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), night sweats, mood swings, depression, sleep problems, vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement in the quality of your life. You should use Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Prega-L Tablet
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 Prega-L
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Bloating
- Irregular uterine bleeding
How to use Prega-L Tablet
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. Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Prega-L Tablet works
Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: L-Methyl Folate and Progesterone. They work by correcting the imbalance of hormones in the female body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prega-L 500mcg/200mg 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
Prega-L 500mcg/200mg 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 Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet is however not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet is however not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Prega-L Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Prega-L 500mcg/200mg 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.
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 Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting while taking Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet.
- If you have diabetes you may need to monitor your blood glucose more frequently, as Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet can affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
- Before starting treatment with Prega-L 500mcg/200mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery.
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Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
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- Progesterone [EMC SmPC]. London, UK: Besins Healthcare (UK) Ltd.; 2003 [revised 4 Apr. 2019]. [Accessed 03 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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