Regestrone CR 10mg

Uses:

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. Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Directions For Use:

• Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet regulates menstrual cycles and treats a wide range of menstrual disorders such as heavy, painful periods and endometriosis.
• It may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently.
• Stop taking Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get severe headaches, stabbing pains or swelling in one leg, pain while breathing, yellowing of your skin or sudden changes in your vision or hearing.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Regestrone

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Breast tenderness
• Nausea
• Vaginal spotting
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramp

Warning & Precautions:

• You experience migraine, 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.

FAQs:

Q. Does Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet reset your cycle?
Yes, Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet may reset your cycle. It is usually given for about 10 days to help manage heavy periods. Usually, your periods will resume within 3 days after stopping the medication. Your body may correct itself after 3-4 cycles and your period cycle may resume as before.

Q. Can you bleed while taking Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet?
Yes, Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet may cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting in some cases. This more likely occurs if the medicine is not taken as prescribed, such as taking lower than prescribed dose or not taking it 3 days before your periods start. It is, therefore, very important that you take Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet as prescribed.

Q. How quickly does Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet stop bleeding?
Regestrone CR 10mg Tablet is advised to patients having heavy periods or prolonged periods. The usual dose is prescribed to be taken 3 times a day for 10 days. The bleeding will stop usually within 48 hours of taking it. However, consult your doctor if the bleeding continues.