Susten 300 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

Susten 300 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a progesterone medicine used in infertility care and other hormone-related conditions when a doctor wants progesterone support. Each Susten 300 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule contains 300 mg of progesterone, a natural female hormone used as a progestogen. It is prescribed to help support the uterine lining and to treat progesterone deficiency-related conditions. This capsule is a prescription-strength product and should be used only under medical supervision.

How it works: Progesterone helps prepare and maintain the lining of the uterus so it can better support pregnancy or respond to hormone treatment. As a soft gelatin capsule, Susten 300 mg delivers progesterone by mouth, where it is absorbed into the body and works like the natural hormone your body makes.

Susten 300 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a higher-strength option compared with the Susten 400 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in the same brand range. A doctor may choose the 300 mg strength when a specific progesterone dose is needed but a lower, more flexible amount than a larger capsule is preferred. Because progesterone can cause drowsiness and other hormone-related effects, the exact strength is chosen based on the condition being treated and how your body responds.

• Infertility treatment support
• Luteal phase support
• Progesterone deficiency
• Menstrual disorder management as prescribed
• Hormone therapy support

• Swallow the Susten 300 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time and for the number of days prescribed; progesterone schedules can vary widely.
• If it makes you sleepy or dizzy, many patients are told to take it at bedtime.
• You may be advised to take it with food or after food to reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to.

Each Susten 300 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule provides 300 mg of progesterone. The number of capsules taken per day depends on the reason it was prescribed, and the daily dose is set by your doctor based on your condition and response. Do not increase the dose or take it more often than prescribed; the maximum daily amount is individualized and should be determined only by the prescriber.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Progesterone may include:

• Sleepiness or drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with a 300 mg capsule
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Bloating or abdominal discomfort
• Breast tenderness
• Mood changes
• Nausea

• This is a prescription-only progesterone capsule and should be used only if your doctor has assessed you.
• The 300 mg strength may cause more drowsiness than lower-dose progesterone products, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, liver disease, breast cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or heart disease.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can worsen dizziness or sleepiness.
• Inform your clinician about all fertility treatments you are using, since progesterone is often part of a treatment plan.
• Do not use during pregnancy unless your doctor specifically prescribed it for pregnancy support.
• If you have diabetes, migraine, epilepsy, or asthma, tell your doctor before starting this capsule.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Rifampin and other strong enzyme-inducing medicines
• Certain anti-seizure medicines such as carbamazepine or phenytoin
• Some herbal products, especially St. John’s wort
• Other hormonal medicines used in fertility or hormone therapy

Store Susten 300 mg Soft Gelatin Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.