Gestoford 200 mg Capsule

Gestoford 200 mg Capsule is a prescription progesterone medicine in capsule form, with each capsule containing 200 mg of progesterone. It belongs to the progestogen hormone class and is used in women’s health to support conditions related to low progesterone or hormonal imbalance. Gestoford 200 mg Capsule may be prescribed for menstrual-related problems, luteal phase support, and other doctor-directed progesterone replacement needs.

How it works: Progesterone helps prepare and stabilize the lining of the uterus and supports normal menstrual and reproductive hormone function. When taken as a capsule, Gestoford 200 mg Capsule provides progesterone in a convenient oral form that is absorbed through the digestive system and then acts on hormone-sensitive tissues.

Gestoford 200 mg Capsule is a higher-strength option than Gestoford 100 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants fewer capsules to reach a higher progesterone dose or needs a stronger hormonal effect. Because it is the 200 mg strength, it is typically used only after a clinician has assessed the patient’s needs and determined that this strength is appropriate.

• Progesterone replacement
• Menstrual cycle support
• Luteal phase support
• Hormone-related gynecologic care
• Doctor-directed fertility support

• Swallow Gestoford 200 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because the 200 mg capsule is a stronger dose than the 100 mg capsule.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are on a regular schedule.
• Food may be used to help reduce stomach upset if your doctor or pharmacist advises it.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions rather than doubling up unless told to do so.

Each Gestoford 200 mg Capsule provides 200 mg of progesterone per capsule. How often it is taken, and the maximum number of capsules per day, depends on the reason it was prescribed and the doctor’s instructions; do not change the dose on your own. Because this is the 200 mg strength, it may be used when a higher progesterone dose is needed than with Gestoford 100 mg Capsule.

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

Common side effects of Progesterone may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness, which may be more noticeable with the 200 mg strength
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Bloating
• Breast tenderness
• Mood changes

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart disease, liver disease, or breast cancer.
• Gestoford 200 mg Capsule can cause drowsiness, so be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes sleepiness or dizziness worse.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding unless your doctor has specifically advised this medicine.
• Do not use this capsule as a substitute for emergency contraception or for conditions your clinician has not evaluated.
• Tell your prescriber about all hormone medicines you use, because higher-strength progesterone may need closer monitoring.
• If you have unexplained vaginal bleeding, report it before starting or continuing treatment.

• Rifampin and other strong enzyme inducers may lower progesterone levels.
• Certain seizure medicines such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may reduce effectiveness.
• Some antifungal medicines and other CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase progesterone exposure.
• Other hormone products, including estrogen-containing therapy, may change how progesterone is used in treatment.
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness can increase sedation with Gestoford 200 mg Capsule.

Store Gestoford 200 mg Capsule at room temperature in the original strip/box, protected from moisture and excess heat.