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About Fetucare 5mg Tablet

ALLYLESTRENOL belongs to the category of a synthetic progesterone female hormone called progestin used to prevent premature labor. Premature labor can start before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy can be caused due to premature rupture of membranes, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) and poor diet. A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks of pregnancy. It mostly happens during the first trimester, or the first three months, of the pregnancy. 

ALLYLESTRENOL contains “Allylestrenol” is a progestin (female hormones) which works by modulating the immune response of the pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus and improving blood flow to the placenta. ALLYLESTRENOL prevents repeated miscarriage (pregnancy loss) and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery.

Take ALLYLESTRENOL as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take ALLYLESTRENOL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as a change in weight, unwanted hair growth, menstrual disturbances, swelling over body, fever, headache, fatigue. Not everybody experiences these side effects. Most of the side effects of ALLYLESTRENOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor if you feel any discomfort while taking ALLYLESTRENOL.

Do not stop taking ALLYLESTRENOL abruptly without your doctor’s advice as it may cause heavy bleeding. Before starting ALLYLESTRENOL, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to ALLYLESTRENOL and any medicines. Tell your doctor before using ALLYLESTRENOL if you have had pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, epilepsy. ALLYLESTRENOL may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving and operating machinery. ALLYLESTRENOL is not recommended to use in children. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking ALLYLESTRENOL. Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Fetucare 5mg Tablet

Recurrent Miscarriage, Premature labor

Medicinal Benefits of Fetucare 5mg Tablet

ALLYLESTRENOL contains “Allylestrenol” is a progestin (female hormones) which is used in pregnant women who have recurrent and threatened miscarriage (abortion) and pregnant women who have delivered a baby too early (preterm) in the past. It works by modulating the immune response of the pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus and improving blood flow to the placenta.  It also relaxes uterus muscles, thereby preventing premature labor. ALLYLESTRENOL prevents repeated miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery. Also, ALLYLESTRENOL is used to treat intrauterine growth retardation (unborn baby is not growing at a normal rate), amenorrhoea (absence of menstrual periods due to lack of progesterone), irregular menses cycle, and premenstrual syndrome (symptoms include mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression that women can experience in the weeks before their menses period). On the other hand, ALLYLESTRENOL is effective in the treatment of hot flashes in postmenopausal women and benign prostatic hyperplasia (noncancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland) in men.

Directions for Use

ALLYLESTRENOL should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take ALLYLESTRENOL exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition.

Side Effects of Fetucare 5mg Tablet

• Change in weight
• Unwanted hair growth
• Menstrual disturbances
• Swelling over body
• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

You should not take ALLYLESTRENOL on your own without a doctor's advice. Before starting ALLYLESTRENOL, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines. Do not take ALLYLESTRENOL if you have unusual vaginal bleeding that is not related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), history of cancer of the breast, uterus or vagina. Tell your doctor before using ALLYLESTRENOL if you have had preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, epilepsy. Do not stop taking ALLYLESTRENOL abruptly without your doctor’s advice as it may cause heavy bleeding. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. ALLYLESTRENOL is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. ALLYLESTRENOL can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

This ALLYLESTRENOL interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

ALLYLESTRENOL should be taken with caution in breast cancer, thromboembolism (blood clot form in blood vessels), depression, diabetes, fluid retention (excess fluid builds up within the body), kidney or liver disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

There is not enough scientific data available for ALLYLESTRENOL interaction with alcohol, hence it is best to consult a doctor.

PREGNANCY

Safe if prescribed.

BREAST FEEDING

Please consult your doctor before using ALLYLESTRENOL during breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

DRIVING

It is advised to drive with caution after taking ALLYLESTRENOL as it may interfere with driving capabilities. It can make you feel drowsy.

LIVER

ALLYLESTRENOL should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

ALLYLESTRENOL should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.