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Duphaston, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Endometriosis, Female Infertility, Periods pain. Other than this, Duphaston has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Duphaston. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Duphaston include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Breast pain. While these are the most often observed Duphaston side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Duphaston are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Duphaston's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Duphaston related warnings talks about Duphaston's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Duphaston have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Duphaston have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Duphaston, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Duphaston is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duphaston is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Duphaston safe for pregnant women?
Duphaston can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Duphaston safe during breastfeeding?
Duphaston may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Duphaston, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Duphaston.
What is the effect of Duphaston on the Kidneys?
Duphaston has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duphaston on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Duphaston. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Duphaston only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Duphaston on the Heart?
Duphaston is rarely harmful for the heart.
Duphaston should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duphaston unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duphaston habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Duphaston.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Duphaston. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Duphaston only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Duphaston for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duphaston
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Duphaston with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duphaston
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Duphaston and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) [Internet]. Dublin. Ireland; Package leaflet information for the user; Duphaston (dydrogesterone)
