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Can Progesterone Tablets Be Used Orally?

Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016

Question: As per advice we have purchased following Medicine but ut is not for oral use . Can you please confirm how do we administered it and what are the use. Hope it wont have any side effects.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Name not specified

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Kindly name the drug advised and in case you have purchased it already then send a picture so that u can advise you better.
Waiting for your response
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Please find attached screen shot of medicine adviced and photo of cap purchased

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vaginal route if administration

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir, sorry for the delay in response.
This is a progesterone and is used vaginally for best response.
It has very good effect in the form of improved blood supply and thus nutrient supply to the baby.
Take it as advised and insert vaginally.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (28 minutes later)

Thanks Dr we were little apprehand as we could not use it in the past for first baby and we were realy not sure about use or any side affects. Its too early hence we could notvisit to a local doctor.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Safe

Detailed Answer:
I understand your anxiety but nothing to worry as it is safe and routinely prescribed.
Take it via vaginal route and it will be very helpful in taking care of pregnancy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (19 hours later)

Thanks how long we have tonuse it

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
till 14 weeks

Detailed Answer:
I usually give it till 14 weeks and assess further in case need arises.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar