BALAMGEST SOFTGEL CAPSULE

Balamgest 200 mg 

The image shows Balamgest 200 mg, a medicine containing natural micronised progesterone, a hormone used in certain reproductive health, fertility and pregnancy-related treatments.

1. Product details

Balamgest 200 mg

Prescription medicine

Natural micronised progesterone

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Detail

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Information

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Strength

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200 mg

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Form

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Soft gelatin capsules

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Pack

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10 × 1 × 10 capsules (100 total)

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Routes on pack

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Oral, vaginal, rectal

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Micronised progesterone is a formulation of progesterone designed to improve absorption. Progesterone is a hormone involved in regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing the uterine lining for pregnancy and supporting early pregnancy.

2. What is Balamgest used for?

Depending on the diagnosis and prescribed route, micronised progesterone may be used for:

• Fertility treatment: Supporting the uterine lining after ovulation or during IVF treatment.

• Selected early pregnancies: Vaginal progesterone may reduce miscarriage risk in women who have early pregnancy bleeding and a history of miscarriage.

  

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• Menstrual problems: Treating certain cases of absent periods associated with insufficient progesterone.

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Protecting the uterine lining in women taking estrogen during menopause.

  

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Progesterone is not a contraceptive, and it cannot prevent every miscarriage.

3. How is it taken?

The packaging specifies three possible administration routes.

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Route

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Oral

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Swallowed whole with water

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Vaginal

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Inserted into the vagina as prescribed

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Rectal

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Inserted into the rectum as prescribed

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The appropriate route, dose and treatment duration depend on the medical condition. Do not switch between routes without your doctor's instructions.

For oral treatment, progesterone is often prescribed at bedtime because it can cause sleepiness. Some oral formulations must be taken away from meals.

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4. Possible side effects

Possible side effects

• Drowsiness, tiredness or dizziness

• Headache and nausea

• Abdominal bloating or discomfort

• Breast tenderness

• Changes in vaginal bleeding

• Vaginal discharge or irritation when administered vaginally

Not everyone experiences these effects.

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Important safety information

Seek urgent medical attention for sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, painful swelling in one leg, sudden vision loss or a severe allergic reaction.

Inform your doctor before using progesterone if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding, liver disease, a history of blood clots, certain cancers or relevant allergies. Some formulations contain peanut oil or soya; the inactive ingredients in Balamgest should be checked separately.

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5. Storage and precautions

Keep the capsules in their original packaging, protected from excessive heat and moisture, and out of children's reach. Follow the storage temperature and expiry date printed on your particular pack.

If Balamgest has been prescribed during pregnancy or fertility treatment, do not stop it or change the dose without consulting your treating clinician.

Note: The product name, strength, quantity and administration routes above are visible on your box. The clinical information is based on published guidance for micronised progesterone; the exact Balamgest manufacturer's leaflet has not been verified.