Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Norethisterone(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Dubogen Tablet is a hormonal medicine containing norethisterone as its active ingredient. It is used to treat menstrual and gynaecological problems mainly due to hormonal imbalance. It is a synthetic form of a female sex hormone, progesterone. It works by imitating the actions of the natural hormone progesterone. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and for the duration specified. You should not take this medicine if you are pregnant, suffering from jaundice or any liver disorders and have disorders related to blood clot formation. You can take this medicine with or without food, but take it at the same time every day for better results.
Progesterone in Dubogen Tablet acts similarly to the naturally present progesterone that works in normal conditions and helps in regulating the normal functions of the uterus.
Norethisterone is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration, peak plasma concentration occurring in the majority of subjects between 1 and 3 hours.
Rashes
Headaches
Migraine
Fatigue
Feeling low
Irregular menses
Spotting
Breast discomforts
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Change in weight
If you have a history of jaundice or skin allergies such as pruritus during pregnancy. If you have disorders of lipid metabolism or abnormal cholesterol levels. If you often experience vaginal bleeding and it is not being diagnosed yet.
A:Dubogen Tablet should not be used during pregnancy. In case you become pregnant during the treatment, discontinue immediately and consult your doctor.
A:Although, there is no known interaction with alcohol along with Dubogen Tablet. It is important to consult your physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.
A:Generally, it does not affect the quality of milk and does not cause any harm to the breastfed baby. However, it is advised to use Dubogen Tablet only under a doctor's recommendation.
Norethisterone Tablets has many uses. You can take Norethisterone Tablets to treat or manage: • Heavy periods • Painful periods • Irregular periods or periods that are more frequent than normal • Premenstrual tension (PMT) • Endometriosis (where tissue from your womb is found outside your womb) • Breast cancer.
Drug-Drug Interaction: NORETHISTERONE may interact with anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin), antiviral drugs (nelfinavir, ritonavir), a medicine used to treat Cushing’s syndrome (aminoglutethimide), antibiotics (co-trimoxazole, rifampicin, tetracycline), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin).
Drug-Food Interaction: NORETHISTERONE may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression). Also, limit the intake of grapefruit juice with NORETHISTERONE as it may increase the levels of NORETHISTERONE in the blood.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking NORETHISTERONE if you have vaginal bleeding, blood clots, severe itching, porphyria (blood disorder), liver problems, angina (chest pain), or if you ever had a heart attack, jaundice, or pemphigoid gestationis (an itchy rash that develops into blisters). If you have asthma, migraine headaches, epilepsy (fits), kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking NORETHISTERONE.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
CARBAMAZEPINE
PHENYTOIN
NELFINAVIR
RITONAVIR
AMINOGLUTETHIMIDE
COTRIMOXAZOLE
RIFAMPICIN
TETRACYCLINE
CICLOSPORIN
Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
Store Dubogen Tablet below 25°C, protect it from light and moisture.
Keep it away from the reach of children.
If you have missed any dose of Dubogen Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, breast enlargement and vaginal bleeding, etc. In case of an overdose with Dubogen Tablets, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
You experience migraines, headaches, mood changes or feel low.
You experience sudden vision impairment, inform your doctor immediately.
You are an older person or have a habit of smoking and high cholesterol.
You have any heart disease, disease related to blood vessels or high blood pressure.
You may develop a risk of a cancerous or non-cancerous liver tumour on long term use of this medicine.
You have a history of gallstones, liver disease, kidney disease, impaired sugar tolerance or asthma.
You develop a migraine, headache, rise in blood pressure or jaundice, a doctor should stop this medicine immediately.
You are going to have surgery, the doctor should discontinue the medicine at least four weeks before to avoid unwanted risks.
You need to be kept under observation during the treatment to check the possibility of the formation of a clot in blood vessels.
You are suffering from muscle twitch (tetany) or diabetes.
You have a history of porphyria (a rare inherited blood disease) and otosclerosis (an inherited form of deafness that sometimes gets worse during pregnancy).
You have a history of varicose veins (enlarged veins and most commonly appearing in the legs and feet).
You have a history of a disease in which the immune system eats away the protective covering of nerves (multiple sclerosis).
Dubogen Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Do not change your dose or stop taking it without consulting your doctor.
Q: Can I use Dubogen Tablet to postpone my period?
A: No, you should not take Dubogen Tablet for any condition without consulting your doctor.
Q: Can Dubogen Tablet be used as a contraceptive?
A: No, Dubogen Tablet can not be used as contraceptive medicine. Seek a doctor's advice for proper contraceptive medicine.
Q: How does Dubogen Tablet work?
A: Dubogen Tablet contains progesterone that is a human-made form of a natural female sex hormone. It works by acting in a similar way the natural hormone progesterone acts and helps in maintaining the optimal functions of the uterus.
