SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance.

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus). It should be taken with food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well.

The most common side effects include headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, edema, and vaginal yeast infection. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. You may also experience bleeding or spotting between your periods, consult with your doctor if it happens frequently.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. In general, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and smoking.

Uses of Sugest Capsule

Benefits of Sugest Capsule

In Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment. However, it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

In Treatment of Female infertility

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. This medicine helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.

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Side effects of Sugest 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 Sugest

Abdominal pain
Nausea
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Edema (swelling)
Hair loss
Abdominal bloating
Headache
Breast pain
Vomiting
Vaginal yeast infection

How to use Sugest Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is to be taken with food.

How Sugest Capsule works

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE 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

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE 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 SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sugest Capsule?

If you miss a dose of SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE, 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.

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Quick tips

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine.
It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with an estrogen.
It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods).
It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage.
It should be taken with food.
It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Progesterone Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Natural Progesterone

Interaction with drugs

Taking Sugest with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral Route) Severe

Mycophenolate mofetil may reduce the efficacy of Progesterone (Natural Micronized). Effective contraception must be used before, during, and for at least 6 weeks after stopping My... More

Perampanel (Oral Route) Severe

Perampanel may reduce the efficacy of Progesterone (Natural Micronized). It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor m... More

Darunavir (Oral Route) Severe

If used together, Darunavir may affect blood levels of Progesterone (Natural Micronized). It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contracepti... More

Lenalidomide (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may increase the risk of formation of blood clots. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observatio... More

Saquinavir (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may result in contraceptive failure. It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treat... More

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Patient concerns

I have been told by doctors I have cystitis also simple cyst in right ovary . What should I be doing its been two years I have this issue

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT hormone therapy helps with cysts. Ask your doctor for a hormone replacement.

I have 5 week pergncy I want abort.this.bcc I have already two child sugest me

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Need to consult female doctor at your local area

I have asthmatic problem since 12 years in treatment with Seretide 125 inhaler b.I.d. Recently from last 6 months I have itching sensation somewhere in between the nose, throat and ear. My ears most of the times get blocked which i need yo relive by some of chewing movements of mouth? Can this be a indication of poor control of asthma? How can I solve this? Any precautionary measures? It is my habit to take head bath daily since 10 years with hot water?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

it could be because of allergic reaction, i wont be able to tell u without examination, so i shall sugest u tp consult CHest specialist and ENT surgeon

Fever and ear ache due to cough and cold Sugest me a antibiotic Please sugest some medicine

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use Paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

FAQs

What is SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE?

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is a type of progesterone hormone which is extracted from plants, but its property matches with the human progesterone. This medicine undergoes a process called micronization where the size of the natural progesterone is reduced. The small size of the progesterone particles enhances its dissolution and absorption. This provides better availability of SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE in the body and decreases its side effects.

What is SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE used to treat?

SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is used to treat various disorders. It is given to women with secondary amenorrhea (no menstruation for 3 months in women who have had their menses before). It is used to support pregnancy, prevent premature labor, and treat bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause. It may be used as a part of fertility treatment and may be given as hormone replacement therapy after menopause. It is also given to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding like in dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Can you take SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE every day?

Yes, SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE can be taken every day. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime. The usual duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month. However, the number of days for which you will need to take this medicine in each cycle will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your health condition.

Does SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE cause weight gain?

Yes, taking SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE may cause weight gain. The weight gain may be due to water retention and may not be a serious sign. However, contact your doctor in case your weight gain is worrying you. The risk of weight gain is generally less if SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is taken with estrogen as a combined pill. But, do not start any hormonal therapy without consulting your doctor.

Is SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE safe?

Yes, SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE is safer as compared to the normal synthetic progesterone. Its smaller size helps the body absorb it easily and reduces the side effects like fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches and mood disturbance.

How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?

Progesterone is a very crucial hormone in fertility. It is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. SUGEST 400 MG CAPSULE (natural micronized form of progesterone) is given as a medicine in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for the pregnancy and to prevent the abortions in some cases. It is also used to prevent premature labor.

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