Promid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Endometriosis, Periods pain, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Secondary and off-label uses of Promid have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Promid. 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.
While these are the most often observed Promid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Promid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Promid is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Promid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Promid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Breast Cancer, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Promid contraindications section.
Besides this, Promid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Promid, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Promid 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 |
| Adult(Female) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Promid safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Promid. If you are pregnant, do not take Promid without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Promid safe during breastfeeding?
Promid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Promid on the Kidneys?
Using Promid does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Promid on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Promid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Promid on the Heart?
Promid is completely safe for the heart.
Promid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Promid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Promid habit forming or addictive?
Promid does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Promid since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Promid should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Promid for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Promid
It is safe to take Promid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Promid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Promid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Promid should be taken as recommended by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are feeling nausea and dizziness after taking this drug. You will get your periods within 2-3 days after stopping this medicine. By any chance, if you do not get your periods till 7 days after discontinuing this medicine talk to your doctor immediately and take a test for pregnancy.
No, Promid does not cause miscarriage. But it is not recommended to take this medicine during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor.
This medicine can be safely taken from the second day of the onset of periods. However pls ask your doctor as he/she will guide you better depending on your period cycle and medical condition.
Promid works by preventing the ovulation and stopping the fertilization of an egg by sperms. It also alters the uterus lining and prevents the fertilized egg from getting attached to the uterus.
Yes, Promid can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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