Nidagest 5mg Tablet is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used in the treatment of recurrent miscarriages (pregnancy loss) and premature labor.

Nidagest 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing.

Use Nidagest 5mg tablet

Treatment of Premature Labour

Treatment of Recurrent miscarriage

Directions for Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nidagest 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Nidagest 5mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It helps in maintaining pregnancy by promoting the attachment of the embryo to the lining of the womb and improving blood flow to the placenta. It also relaxes the uterus muscles thereby preventing premature labour.

benefits of Nidagest 5mg

In Treatment of Premature Labor Nidagest 5mg Tablet prevents abnormal contractions of uterus muscles and relaxes them. It widens blood vessels to help increase blood flow and improve circulation to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This prevents premature labor and miscarriage. Take it as prescribed and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET contains “Allylestrenol” is a progestin (female hormones) which is used in pregnant women who have recurrent and threatened miscarriage (abortion) and pregnant women who have delivered a baby too early (preterm) in the past. It works by modulating the immune response of the pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus and improving blood flow to the placenta. It also relaxes uterus muscles, thereby preventing premature labor. NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET prevents repeated miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery. Also, NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET is used to treat intrauterine growth retardation (unborn baby is not growing at a normal rate), amenorrhoea (absence of menstrual periods due to lack of progesterone), irregular menses cycle, and premenstrual syndrome (symptoms include mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression that women can experience in the weeks before their menses period). On the other hand, NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET is effective in the treatment of hot flashes in postmenopausal women and benign prostatic hyperplasia (noncancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland) in men.

Side Effects of Nidagest 5mgs

• Change in weight
• Unwanted hair growth
• Menstrual disturbances
• Swelling over body
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Headache

Caution :

• You should not take the NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET on your own without a doctor's advice. Before starting the NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines. Do not take NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET if you have unusual vaginal bleeding that is not related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), history of cancer of the breast, uterus or vagina. Tell your doctor before using NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET if you have had preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, epilepsy. Do not stop taking NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET abruptly without your doctor’s advice as it may cause heavy bleeding. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.
• This NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole).
• NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET may interact with grapefruit and alcohol.
• NIDAGEST 5MG TABLET should be taken with caution in breast cancer, thromboembolism (blood clot form in blood vessels), depression, diabetes, fluid retention (excess fluid builds up within the body), kidney or liver disease.

Q 1 Does NIEL 72 cause abdominal pain? It may cause abdominal pain in some individuals, if this persists for a long time, consult your doctor for advice.

Q2:Can Nidagest 5mg Tablet be used as a birth control medicine? No, Nidagest 5mg Tablet cannot be used as a birth control medicine. It is a hormone preparation used to treat repeated miscarriages and to prevent premature birth in pregnant women. You may need to use contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy. Consult with your doctor to seek options for contraceptives.

Q:3 In what conditions should a Nidagest 5mg Tablet be avoided? This medicine should not be used in patients with a history of blood clot events, severe liver disease, incomplete abortion, hormone-dependent carcinoma, and hypersensitivity.

Q:4 What are the functions of natural progesterone? Progesterone helps prepare your body for conception and pregnancy and regulates the monthly menstrual cycle. One of progesterone's most important functions is its role in thickening the lining of the uterus each month. The enriched endometrial lining is prepared to receive and nourish a fertilised egg in pregnant women.