Ergest Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Ergest Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Ergest Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ergest Tablet include Heavy Menstrual Periods, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. These side effects of Ergest Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ergest Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ergest Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ergest Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Edema, Liver Disease, Eye Disorders must refrain from the use of Ergest Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Additionally, Ergest Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ergest Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ergest Tablet is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Ergest Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ergest Tablet. If you are pregnant, do not take Ergest Tablet without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ergest Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Ergest Tablet. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ergest Tablet on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Ergest Tablet on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Ergest Tablet will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Ergest Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ergest Tablet on the liver, information on safety of Ergest Tablet for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ergest Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Ergest Tablet on heart. So it is not known whether taking Ergest Tablet will cause side effects on heart or not.
Ergest Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ergest Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ergest Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ergest Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ergest Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ergest Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ergest Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ergest Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ergest Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ergest Tablet
Information about the interaction of Ergest Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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