Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Natural Micronized Progesterone)

What Is The Generic Name For Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule:

Progesterone is the generic version for Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone):

• Crinone
• Gestrol 50

About Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone)

Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule contains an active ingredient, Progesterone, which is used in the treatment of female infertility and hormone replacement therapy. This medicine is also used to restore menstruation in women with secondary amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual cycles). This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharmaceutical, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. 

Strength:

Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule contains an active ingredient, Progesterone, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone):

Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

• Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy
• Amenorrhoea
• Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
• Endometrial hyperplasia
• Progesterone deficiency during pregnancy
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Contraception

How Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone) Works:

Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule has an active ingredient; Progesterone (female hormone) which works on the lining of the uterus and helps to establish and maintain pregnancy in infertile women. It also helps in protecting the uterus from the negative effects of estrogen when used for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms.

Before You Use Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Progesterone
• You are not having any serious Disease
• Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  
• You should avoid driving
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone):

You should not take Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have breast cancer
• Have abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Have miscarriage
• Have heart and blood vessel disorder
• Have liver disease
• Have second and third trimester of pregnancy

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy To The Capsule
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule contains an active ingredient, Progesterone, which is used in the treatment of female infertility and hormone replacement therapy. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take it regularly by time for better effects.

How Much Of The Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone) to Be Used:

As Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Do not take the Capsule on your own and for a longer time than prescribed by the doctor.

How To Take The Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone):

Take Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the capsule as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the capsule. Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule must be taken with food.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone):

You are always advised to take Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Capsule in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of any overdose symptoms. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if any overdose symptoms are suspected.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage to make up for the missed dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Susten 400 Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (Progesterone):

• Chest pain and discomfort
• Fever and chills
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Breast pain and tenderness
• Muscle or joint pain
• White or brownish discharge from the vagina
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Viral infections
• Breast lumps
• Loss of vision or blurred vision
• Unexpected vaginal bleeding
• Convulsions (seizures)
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Hot flashes
• Hair loss or thinning of the hair

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. It can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well-planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Carbamazepine
• Ketoconazole
• Insulin
• Phenobarbital
• Venetoclax
• Edoxaban

There are disease interactions with Progesterone which include:

• Breast cancer
• Liver disease
• Thromboembolism
• Depression
• Retinal thrombosis
• Blood clotting disorders
• Fluid Retention and edema
• Bleeding disorders
• Depression
• Metabolic disorders
• Vision abnormalities
• Peanut allergy
• This medicine may also interact with following Lab Tests
• Blood coagulation tests
• Liver function tests
• Thyroid function tests

Warning And Precaution:

Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• You should drive with caution while taking this medicine
• Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• You must always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this Capsule for a shorter or longer time than recommended by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Capsule should be intact and is not damaged while storing.