UTROGESTAN CAPSULE 200mg

PHARMED IMPORT & EXPORT PTE LTD

PHARMED IMPORT & EXPORT PTE LTD

Therapeutic

Prescription Only

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

**RECOMMENDED DOSAGE** On the average for progesterone deficiencies, the daily dose is 200mg to 300mg divided into one or two intakes, 100mg in the morning or 200mg at bedtime. In some cases, notably to help pregnancy, the doctor may increase the dose to 600 mg per day, divided into three intakes. For threatened abortion, 200mg–400mg per day to be taken in the acute phase from the start to 12th week of pregnancy. For menace for preterm delivery, 400 mg every 6 to 8 hours depending on the clinical response during the acute phase then a dosage of 3 x 200mg /day as maintenance treatment until the 36th week of pregnancy. In hormone replacement therapy in post menopausal women receiving estrogen therapy, treatment can be prescribed continuously or sequentially for at least 12 days per month. **MODE OF ADMINISTRATION** Two routes of administration are possible, oral and vaginal which will be decided individually by the prescribing physician. If the medicine is to be administered orally, swallow the whole capsule with a glass of water preferably in the evening before going to bed or in to three intakes following the doctor's prescription. If the medicine will be administered vaginally, insert each capsule deeply into the vagina. The duration of the treatment will be specified by the prescribing physician per the needs of the patient. This may be readjusted depending on the indication and efficacy of the treatment.