Gestapink SR 200/300 mg

1. What GestaPink is and what it is used for

GestaPink contains progesterone, a natural female hormone.

It is used for:

• Treatment of secondary amenorrhoea (absence of menstrual periods) in women with normal estrogen levels

2. What you need to know before you take GestaPink

Do not take GestaPink if you:

• Are allergic to progesterone or any of the other ingredients
• Have severe liver disease
• Have or have had breast cancer
• Have blood clots (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism) or a history of these
• Have had stroke or heart attack
• Have unexplained vaginal bleeding
• Are pregnant

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have:

• High blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol
• Obesity or smoking habit
• History of blood clots
• Liver or kidney problems
• Depression

Stop treatment immediately and seek medical help if you notice:

• Sudden chest pain or shortness of breath
• Severe headache or vision problems
• Swelling or pain in the leg

Hormone therapy risks

Use of progesterone with estrogen may increase the risk of:

• Blood clots
• Stroke
• Heart disease
• Breast cancer

Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Other medicines and GestaPink

Tell your doctor if you are taking:

• Anti-epileptics (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine)
• Rifampicin or antibiotics
• Ketoconazole
• Cyclosporine
• Diabetes medicines

These may affect how progesterone works.

GestaPink with food, drink and lifestyle

• Take preferably before meals
• Smoking may reduce effectiveness
• Alcohol may increase progesterone levels

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Do not use during pregnancy
• Avoid use during breastfeeding, as progesterone passes into breast milk

Driving and using machines

This medicine may cause:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness

Do not drive or operate machinery if affected.

Additional information

• This medicine is not a contraceptive
• Regular medical check-ups are recommended during treatment