Mirumigest Tablet 10’S

Mirumigest

MIRUMIGEST contains a hormone, the progestogen Dienogest used in the treatment of painful symptoms caused by endometriosis in women who are 18 years of age and older and have had the first menstrual cycle (menarche).

It helps in reducing pelvic pain associated with endometrium-like tissues outside the uterus which cause a chronic inflammation (endometriosis).

Endometriosis is a chronic disease which affects women of childbearing age. It is a condition where endometrium-like tissue is found outside the uterus, which causes chronic inflammation leading to painful symptoms, fatigue, and infertility.

You must not use any form of birth control measures that contains hormones and hormonal contraceptives of any form.

Always take MIRUMIGEST exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.

Do not drive oroperate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel dizziness, blurred vision.

Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years.

The most common side effects are weight gain, depressed mood, problems sleeping, nervousness, loss of interest in sex, or changed mood, headache or migraine, nausea, abdominal pain, wind, swollen tummy or vomiting, acne, hair loss, back pain, breast discomfort, ovarian cyst or hot flushes.

USES OF MIRUMIGEST:

Management of pelvic pain associated with the endometriosis

HOW MIRUMIGEST WORKS:

MIRUMIGEST reduce the effects of estrogen on tissues such as the endometrium (lining of the uterus). Due to this effect on the endometrium, it helps to reduce the pelvic pain experienced by women with endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a condition where endometrium-like tissue is found outside the uterus, which causes chronic inflammation.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Always take MIRUMIGEST exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MIRUMIGEST:

COMMON

• Weight gain
• Depressed mood, problems sleeping, nervousness, loss of interest in sex, or changed mood
• Headache or migraine
• Nausea, abdominal pain, wind, swollen tummy or vomiting
• Acne
• Hair loss
• Back pain
• Breast discomfort, ovarian cyst or hot flushes
• Uterine/vaginal bleeding including spotting
• Weakness or irritability

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS:

Nausea and vomiting:

Keep try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Headache:

Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to your forehead. Rest in a quiet, comfortable, dark room.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. You can eat and drink slowly or have frequent meals. Keeping a heat pad or a covered hot water pack on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluid, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.

INTERACTIONS:

Talk to your doctor, if you are taking medicines used for the treatment of:

Epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate)
Tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin)
HIV and Hepatitis C Virus infections (so-called protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as ritonavir, nevirapine, efavirenz)
Fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole)

SYNOPSIS;

Drug : Dienogest
Pharmacological Category : Progestin
Therapeutic Indication : Endometriosis
Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule

MORE INFORMATION:

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQ’s ABOUT MIRUMIGEST:

Q: Is MIRUMIGEST a steroid?
A: It is a synthetic steroid that has been used as a progestogen in contraceptive pills and is currently being studied for its possible clinical use in the treatment of endometriosis.

Q: How does MIRUMIGEST help endometriosis?
A: It is a progestogen-only hormone preparation for the treatment of endometriosis. It works by suppressing oestradiol production and preventing the growth of the endometrium.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

most common side effects

USES OF MIRUMIGEST TABLET

• Endometriosis

BENEFITS OF MIRUMIGEST TABLET

In Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea and feeling sick.

It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. Mirumigest Tablet works by preventing the lining of your womb and any endometriosis tissue from growing too quickly. This will help relieve the symptoms you may have.

This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MIRUMIGEST TABLET

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 Mirumigest

• Acne
• Headache
• Depression
• Breast discomfort

HOW TO USE MIRUMIGEST TABLET

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. Mirumigest Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW MIRUMIGEST TABLET WORKS

Mirumigest Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It works by suppressing the production of estradiol, a hormone that causes excessive growth of the endometrium.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mirumigest Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Mirumigest Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

Mirumigest Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Mirumigest Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Mirumigest Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Mirumigest Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mirumigest Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Q. What is Mirumigest Tablet and what is it used for?

Mirumigest Tablet contains a medicine Dienogest, which is a type of progesterone (a female sex hormone).

It is used in the treatment of endometriosis, a painful disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside your uterus.

Q. For how long should Mirumigest Tablet be taken?

The exact duration of the therapy will be decided by your doctor depending upon the condition you are being treated for.

The duration generally varies if you are being treated for endometriosis or if it is being given in combination as oral birth control pills.

This medicine can be taken for a long time as it is found to be quite well tolerated by the patients if taken as prescribed by the doctor. Do consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Q. How should you use Mirumigest Tablet?

Mirumigest Tablet should be taken at the same time every day with water or some other liquid. You can take this medicine with or without food.

Do not skip or delay taking your pill by more than 12 hours. The dosage and duration will be recommended depending upon the condition. Consult your doctor and follow the instructions as given.

Q. What is Mirumigest Tablet?

Mirumigest Tablet is a hormonal medicine which contains semi synthetic form of progesterone hormone. Given orally in females, it is commonly used as a contraceptive when given in combination with another female hormones like estrogen.

Its combination with estrogen can also be used to treat heavy menstruation in cases where the cause of heavy flow is not certain.
Mirumigest Tablet is also used as a single therapy in the treatment for endometriosis.