Gestanin 5mg (Generic)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?

Gestanin 5mg (Generic) is used as a contraceptive pill.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Allylestrenol stops Pregnancy.

HOW TO USE?

May be taken with or without food. (May be taken w meals if GI upset occurs.)

SIDE EFFECTS:

GI disturbances, appetiteweight change; fluid retention, oedema; acnes, skin rash, urticaria; depression, headache, fever, fatigue; breast changes, hirsutism, changes in libido, altered menstrual cycles or irregular menstrual bleeding (rare).

WHAT TO DO IF I MISS A DOSE?

Call your doctor to find out what to do.

PRECAUTIONS:

If you have an allergy to this drug or any other part of this drug. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

WHEN DO I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL HELP?

Seek help if you have signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Inform doctor if you experience any bruising or bleeding, any rash, or if any side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

CAN I TAKE IT WITH OTHER MEDICINES?

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs. Taking them together can cause bad side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

HOW TO STORE:

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

PREGNANCY CATEGORY:

Category X: Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities andor there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION:

Oestrogens & Progesterones & Related Synthetic Drugs.