Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance.

It is a progesterone.

Uses of Placenta Soft Gelatin Capsule

Benefits of Placenta Soft Gelatin Capsule

In Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Progesterone is one of two important hormones (the other being is estrogen) used in this treatment. However, it may not treat all your symptoms, consult with your doctor. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

In Treatment of Female infertility

Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule contains progesterone, a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. This medicine helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy by causing the uterus lining (endometrium) to thicken. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.

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Side effects of Placenta Soft Gelatin Capsule

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 Placenta

Abdominal pain
Nausea
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Edema (swelling)
Hair loss
Abdominal bloating
Headache
Breast pain
Vomiting
Vaginal yeast infection

How to use Placenta Soft Gelatin Capsule

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. Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Placenta Soft Gelatin Capsule works

Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a progesterone (female hormone). It helps to establish and maintain pregnancy. It also prevents the increase in thickness of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) caused by estrogen.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Placenta Soft Gelatin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine.
It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with an estrogen.
It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods).
It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage.
It should be taken with food.
It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Progesterone Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Natural Progesterone

Patient concerns

My wife is 3 months pregnant. She has posterior placenta. Tell me about it. And what precautions she had to take.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi. Posterior placenta has no issues as such. Only if placenta is low lying one needs to me more careful.

Placenta is in lower part

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Avoid traveling, lifting heavy weight. Abstinence . Consult your Gynae if there is any bleeding

What are the precautions to be taken in pregnancy with low lying placenta?

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT to 1mgdoctors. Low lying placenta is serious complication and you need to very careful. I am not trying to scare you but need to take special care. About 70% of placenta previous migrate upwards to wards later half of pregnancy and cause no trouble. But you must take precautions of not doing any heavy physical work. No sudden jerks or trauma. Avoid heels tottaly and refrain from sexual activity. Rest and stay cam as much as possible. Hope this information has been helpful.All the best dear.

FAQs

What is Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?

Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a type of progesterone hormone which is extracted from plants, but its property matches with the human progesterone. This medicine undergoes a process called micronization where the size of the natural progesterone is reduced. The small size of the progesterone particles enhances its dissolution and absorption. This provides better availability of Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in the body and decreases its side effects.

What is Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule used to treat?

Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is used to treat various disorders. It is given to women with secondary amenorrhea (no menstruation for 3 months in women who have had their menses before). It is used to support pregnancy, prevent premature labor, and treat bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause. It may be used as a part of fertility treatment and may be given as hormone replacement therapy after menopause. It is also given to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding like in dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Can you take Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule every day?

Yes, Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule can be taken every day. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime. The usual duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month. However, the number of days for which you will need to take this medicine in each cycle will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your health condition.

Does Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause weight gain?

Yes, taking Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause weight gain. The weight gain may be due to water retention and may not be a serious sign. However, contact your doctor in case your weight gain is worrying you. The risk of weight gain is generally less if Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is taken with estrogen as a combined pill. But, do not start any hormonal therapy without consulting your doctor.

Is Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule safe?

Yes, Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is safer as compared to the normal synthetic progesterone. Its smaller size helps the body absorb it easily and reduces the side effects like fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches and mood disturbance.

How is progesterone beneficial for fertility and pregnancy?

Progesterone is a very crucial hormone in fertility. It is the hormone secreted by the ovaries that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintain it. Placenta 200mg Soft Gelatin Capsule (natural micronized form of progesterone) is given as a medicine in cases of infertility to support the uterus in preparing itself for the pregnancy and to prevent the abortions in some cases. It is also used to prevent premature labor.

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