Duphaston 10Mg Dydrogesterone 20 Tablets is a medication used to regulate the menstrual cycle in women and to treat several conditions such as endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and others.
Each Duphaston tablet contains 10 mg of the active ingredient dydrogesterone, a synthetic progesterone used to treat various health conditions in women.
Duphaston 10mg benefits include:
Menstrual cycle regulation
Endometriosis
Dysmenorrhea
Infertility due to corpus luteum insufficiency
Luteal phase support as part of assisted reproductive technologies
Threatened miscarriage caused by progesterone deficiency
Recurrent miscarriage due to progesterone deficiency
It is also used as a cyclic supplement to estrogen therapy to:
Prevent endometrial hyperplasia during postmenopausal hormone therapy
Treat abnormal uterine bleeding
Treat secondary amenorrhea
The doctor determines the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s condition.
For menstrual regulation: 1 tablet daily from day 11 to day 25 of the menstrual cycle.
For treating endometriosis: 1–3 tablets daily from day 5 to day 25 of the cycle.
For treating dysmenorrhea: 1–2 tablets daily from day 5 to day 25 of the cycle.
The doctor determines the appropriate dose, but it typically involves taking 1 tablet daily from day 11 to day 25 of the menstrual cycle.
Common side effects of Duphaston include:
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Vaginal bleeding
Menstrual irregularities
Duphaston should not be used in cases of:
Hypersensitivity to its components
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Miscarriage occurring during assisted reproductive technologies
Severe liver disease
Hormone-dependent cancers of the reproductive organs
Stop using the medication and consult a doctor immediately if you experience:
Severe headache or migraine
Marked increase in blood pressure
Venous thromboembolism
Consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking Duphaston with any other medication, especially:
Antiepileptic drugs
Tuberculosis medications
Antiviral medications
St. John’s wort
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a cool, dry place.