Duphaston 10 Mg, Hormonal Therapy - 20 Tablets

Product Name

• Duphaston 10 Mg, Hormonal Therapy - 20 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Dydrogesterone

Category Of Duphaston Tablets

• Hormons

Mechanism of action of Dydrogesterone

• Dydrogesterone is a progestogen that works by regulating the healthy growth and normal shedding of the womb lining by acting on progesterone receptors in the uterus.

Therapeutic Indications Of Duphaston Tablets

• Used to treat irregular duration of cycles and irregular occurrence and duration of periods caused by progesterone deficiency. 
• Also used to prevent natural abortion in patients who have a history of habitual abortions.

Method Of Administration Of Duphaston Tablets

• Regulation of the cycle
• It is possible to achieve a cycle lasting 28 days by giving 1 tablet of Duphaston a day from the11th to the 25th day of the cycle.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Duphaston Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
• metrorrhagia, painful/ sensitive breasts and migraine/headache.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Duphaston Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advices

• Eat foods rich in antioxidants. 
• Antioxidants like folate and zinc may improve fertility for both men and women like : https://www.al-dawaa.com/english/co-q10-coenzyme-q-10-200-mg-food-supplement-30-caps.html
• Eat a bigger breakfast.
• Avoid trans fats.
• Cut down on carbs if you have PCOS.
• Eat fewer refined carbs.
• Eat more fiber.
• Swap protein sources.
• Choose high fat dairy.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Duphaston Tablets

• Before starting treatment with dydrogesterone because of dysfunctional uterine bleeding an organic cause should be excluded.
• Breakthrough bleeding and spotting may occur during the first months of treatment.
• If breakthrough bleeding and spotting continue to occur when treatment has already been underway for some time, or continue when treatment is discontinued, the cause of this should be ascertained, if necessary by taking an endometrial biopsy to exclude malignancy of the endometrium.

Storage Conditions Of Duphaston Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. 
• The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Duphaston Tablets

• Ask your physician or pharmacist 
• Visit SFDA
• Or Ndm
• Or Drugbank