Jigest: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Jigest Information

Jigest, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Endometriosis, Female Infertility, Periods pain. The alternative uses of Jigest have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Jigest depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Jigest also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Breast pain. While these are the most often observed Jigest side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Jigest go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Jigest's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Jigest related warnings talks about Jigest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Jigest are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Jigest with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Jigest is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Jigest Benefits & Uses
Jigest Dosage & How to Take
Jigest Side Effects
Jigest Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Jigest with Other Drugs
Jigest Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Jigest
Jigest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Jigest Benefits & Uses

Jigest is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Endometriosis
Female Infertility
Periods pain

Other Benefits

Jigest Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult(Female)	Disease: Endometriosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: From 5th day to 21st day of menstrual cycle.

Jigest Related Warnings

Is the use of Jigest safe for pregnant women?

Jigest has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Jigest without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Jigest safe during breastfeeding?

Jigest may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Jigest, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Jigest.

Moderate
What is the effect of Jigest on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Jigest on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Jigest on the Liver?

Jigest can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Jigest on the Heart?

Jigest has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Jigest with Other Drugs

Jigest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Phenobarbital

Rifampicin

Phenytoin

Jigest Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Jigest unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Miscarriage
Breast Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Jigest

Is this Jigest habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Jigest.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Jigest can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Jigest only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Jigest is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Jigest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Jigest

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Jigest, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Jigest

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Jigest with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Jigest

Question over 4 years ago

Can Jigest be used in IVF?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Jigest can be used for luteal phase support in fresh cycles of embryo transfer

Question about 5 years ago

How does Jigest work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Jigest is an orally active progestin which acts on the uterus. It helps in producing a secretory endometrium.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Jigest prevent gestational hypertension?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, there is enough evidence showing the alleviation of gestational hypertension following the administration of the Jigest

Question over 5 years ago

What is Jigest?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Jigest is a synthetic progestin hormone. It is used to treat irregular menstrual cycles resulting from the progesterone deficiency. It is also used for preventing abortions in females who have a history of natural abortions (miscarriage). It is used for the management of estrogen deficiency in pre and post-menopausal women.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Jigest?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Jigest is available as a 10 mg tablet. For the regularization of a cycle, one tablet a day should be taken from day 11th to the day 25th of the cycle. For managing infertility, a tablet a day should be taken from day 14th to the day 25th of the cycle. For treating dysmenorrhea, 1 to 2 tablets a day from 5th to 25th day of the cycle. For treating endometriosis, 1 to 3 tablets from 5th to 25th day of the cycle. Your gynaecologist may change the dosage and duration depending upon your condition and severity of irregular period cycles. Take Jigest as prescribed.