Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule

Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of two medicines used to treat various forms of female infertility. It works by replacing the natural hormone (estrogen) in the body and furthermore, widens the blood vessels to increase the blood flow of the uterus.

Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. This is done to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body. It should be taken as per your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and indigestion are some common side effects of this medicine. However, consult with your doctor if menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods happen or bother you. Some serious side effects which mean immediate doctor consultation is required include unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or changes in vision.

Before taking Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes or stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. It might increase the risk of breast cancer, hence regular breast examination is recommended.

• Female infertility

Female infertility
Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule helps in the production and development of healthy eggs in women. This improves fertility in women and increases the chance of pregnancy. Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule also helps increase thickness of the lining of the womb so that the egg can implant if it becomes fertilised. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. Overall, Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule improves the function of the female reproductive organs. Take this medicine in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

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 Prostium ES

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Headache
• Nosebleeds
• Breast pain
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Pain in extremities

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. Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Estradiol and Sildenafil. Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. It works by replacing the natural hormone in the body when the latter is deficient. Sildenafil is a vasodilator which widens the blood vessels and increases blood flow to the uterus.

• Prostium ES Soft Gelatin Capsule helps improve thickness of endometrium in women undergoing treatment for infertility.
• Take it at the same time everyday to help you remember to take it.
• You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
• Ensure that you undergo regular breast screening (for presence of lumps or any abnormal changes) and cervical smear test while taking this medicine.
• Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

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