Covafem 5mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Composition Norethisterone (5mg)
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Description: Product introduction Covafem 5mg Tablet is used to treat various menstrual problems including painful, heavy, or irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and a condition called endometriosis. It is a man-made version of the natural female sex hormone progesterone. Covafem 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at the same time each day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need so as to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed to you. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, vaginal spotting, hair loss, and breast tenderness. Let your doctor know if these bother you or appear serious, as there may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine, including if you develop jaundice, migraine, or changes to your speech or senses (eyesight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch). You should also stop taking it if you become pregnant or if your blood pressure becomes too high. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, have a migraine, or any liver disease or ever had any problems with your blood circulation. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. This medicine can affect the results of some blood and urine tests so make sure any doctor treating you knows that you are taking it.
- Product composition:
- Norethisterone (5mg)
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Safety advice 1. Alcohol Status: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Description: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Covafem 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. 2. Pregnancy Status: UNSAFE Description: Covafem 5mg 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. 3. Breast feeding Status: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Description: Covafem 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. 4. Driving Status: UNSAFE Description: Covafem 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. 5. Kidney Status: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Description: There is limited information available on the use of Covafem 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. 6. Liver Status: CAUTION Description: Covafem 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Covafem 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Covafem 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools.
- Side Effects:
- Side effects of Covafem 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 Covafem Headache Breast tenderness Nausea Vaginal spotting Vomiting Abdominal cramp Hair loss
- How to use:
- How to use Covafem Tablet INSTRUCTIONS: 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. Covafem 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- How it works:
- How Covafem Tablet works CONTENT: Covafem 5mg Tablet is a synthetic progestin. It works by mimicking the effects of natural progesterone (female hormone). It helps in regulating the growth and shedding of the womb lining, thereby treating menstrual irregularities.
- Faq for medicine:
- Q1: Does Covafem 5mg Tablet reset your cycle? A1: Yes, Covafem 5mg Tablet may reset your cycle. It is usually given for about 10 days to help manage heavy periods. Usually, your periods will resume within 3 days after stopping the medication. Your body may correct itself after 3-4 cycles and your period cycle may resume as before. Q2: For how long do I need to take Covafem 5mg Tablet? A2: The dose and the number of days for which you need to take Covafem 5mg Tablet will depend on the condition for which you are being treated and how well the medicine works for that condition. For example, when taken for endometriosis it is usually prescribed once daily for 6 to 9 months or until breakthrough bleeding becomes bothersome. When Covafem 5mg Tablet is used to bring on a normal cycle in women who have stopped menstruating, it is usually supposed to be taken once a day for 5 to 10 days during the second half of the planned menstrual cycle. Always take the medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Q3: What is Covafem 5mg Tablet used for? A3: Covafem 5mg Tablet is similar to the progesterone hormone naturally produced by the body. It helps in treating a variety of menstrual problems, such as heavy bleeding, amenorrhea (absence of periods) and irregular periods. Additionally, it is helpful in treating premenstrual syndrome where one experiences irritability, bloating, fatigue which occurs a few days before the period. Covafem 5mg Tablet is also used to delay periods. Consult your doctor before starting Covafem 5mg Tablet to avoid any complication. Q4: How and in what dose should I take Covafem 5mg Tablet? A4: For best results, take it strictly as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the number of days for which you take it depends on the medical problem being treated. However, it is recommended that you take it at the same time of each day. This will ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. Q5: What if I forget to take Covafem 5mg Tablet? A5: If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You can continue taking the next scheduled tablets at their usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. However, if you miss your dose often, you may experience frequent bleeding and spotting. Consult your doctor about it. Q6: Does Covafem 5mg Tablet cause miscarriage? A6: No, Covafem 5mg Tablet has not been reported to cause miscarriage. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before using any medicine during pregnancy. Q7: Does Covafem 5mg Tablet reset your cycle? A7: Yes, Covafem 5mg Tablet may reset your cycle. It is usually given for about 10 days to help manage heavy periods. Usually, your periods will resume within 3 days after stopping the medication. Your body may correct itself after 3-4 cycles and your period cycle may resume as before.
- Medicine interaction:
- Interaction with drugs DESCRIPTION: Taking Covafem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects DRUG INTERACTIONS: 1. Lenalidomide(Oral Route)Severe Description: If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of formation of blood clo ... More 2. Mycophenolate mofetil(Oral Route)Severe Description: Effective contraception must be used before, during, and for at least 6 weeks after stopping Mycophenolate mofetil. It is recommended to consult your doctor. Mycophenolate mofetil ... More 3. Tamoxifen(Oral Route)Severe Description: Do not consume Tamoxifen with Norethisterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Norethisterone may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen. 4. Letrozole(Oral Route)Severe Description: Do not consume Letrozole with Norethisterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Norethisterone may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole. 5. Thalidomide(Oral Route)Severe Description: If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of blood clots.
