• Algest SR 200 Tablet is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone
• It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance
• You should use Algest SR 200 Tablet as your doctor has advised
• Do not use more or less than you have been advised and do not use it for longer than recommended
• You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.
• The most common side effects include headache, feeling very tired, stomach cramps, pain or swelling in your abdomen and feeling sick
• You may also feel bloated, less interested in sex and get pain or discharge in your vagina
• Your doctor or nurse may be able to help you reduce or prevent side effects if they bother you or do not go away
• Very occasionally people get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention
• Using this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots or breast cancer.Algest SR 200 Tablet may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina or liver disease
• You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney or heart problems or have diabetes or asthma
• Let your doctor know your medical history to be safe
• Check with your doctor about all other medicines which may affect, or be affected by, this medicine
• You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb
• This medicine can alter your thinking or reactions and you may feel very tired so be careful if you drive or need to be alert
• In general, alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine.

Uses of Algest SR 200 Tablet

• In Female infertility Algest SR 200 Tablet contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation
• It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body
• Progesterone helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken
• This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy
• You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective
• You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant
• In Hormone replacement therapy Hormone Placement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive
• Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood
• You should Use this Algest SR 200 Tablet as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Algest SR 200 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Algest SR 200 Tablet

• Abdominal bloating
• Hot flushes
• Vaginal discharge
• Urinary incontinence
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Cough
• Abnormal menstrual bleeding
• Musculoskeletal (bone
• muscle or joint) pain
• Slurred speech
• Pain behind eyes
• Vertigo