Gynaecosid: Uses, Dosage, Benefits And FAQs

Gynaecosid is a tablet belonging to the hemorrhage category. It is mostly used for the treatment, control, and prevention of irregular menstrual cycle, post-menopausal atrophy of the vagina, estrogen deficiency, etc. Studies have shown that a lot of people use Gynaecosid as an emergency contraceptive or even for abortions which isn’t only a waste of time, but also a dangerous risk to the female body system.

Below are some medically certified uses of Gynaecosid:

• Treatment of artificial menopause
• Control of irregular menstrual cycle
• Post-menopausal atrophy of the vagina
• Treatment of Urinary urgency
• Treatment of Urogenital symptoms
• Treatment of Estrogen Deficiency
• Treatment and control of primary and secondary amenorrhea

What are the major constituents of Gynaecosid?

Gynaecosid contains two active ingredient salts. They are:

• Methylestradiol 
• Methyloestrenolone 

What is the dosage use of Gynaecosid?

You are to use one tablet on two consecutive days.

KINDLY NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT TO USE THIS MEDICATION IF YOU ARE:

• Hypersensitive
• A patient with abnormal genital bleeding.
• A breast cancer patient
• A patient with active deep-vein thrombosis
• Pregnant

What are some major side effects of Gynaecosid?

They are:

• Change in Appetite
• Headache
• Migraine
• Abdominal Cramps
• Breakthrough Bleeding
• Breast, Menstrual Flow & Cervical Secretion Changes
• Cervical Erosion
• Amenorrhea
• Post-Treatment Anovulation
• Increase in Size of Pre-existing Uterine Fibroids
• Depression
• Pruritus
• Breast Enlargement
• Bloating With Fluid Retention
• Vaginal Discharge
• Weight Gain
• Allergic Rash
• Photosensitivity
• Alopecia
• Hemorrhagic Eruption
• Benign Hepatic Tumor
• Thromboembolism

If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your physician for medical advice.

What are some medications to avoid while using Gynaecosid?

• Rifampicin 
• Phenytoin
• Bromocriptine
• Corticotrophin
• Cyclosporine
• Dantrolene
• Isoniazid
• Methylnitrosourea
• Ritonavir
• Carbamazepine
• Barbiturates

Please note that if you use these drugs or over-the-counter products at the same time with Gynaecosid, its intended effects may change. 

This may increase your risk for side effects or cause your drug not to work properly.

Ensure you tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using to enable them to help you prevent or manage drug interactions. 

It is also necessary that you inform them of any allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions you may have.

Overdosing on Gynaecosid

• Do not use more than the approved dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms but rather may cause poisoning or trigger some other serious side effects. 
• If you are unsure about your dosage of Gynaecosid Tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Take a medicine box or label with you to help the doctors with the necessary information.
• Ensure that you avoid giving your medicines to other people even if they have the same condition as you. It would undoubtedly lead to overdosage. 

Tips on How to store Gynaecosid:

• Store the tablet at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. 
• Do not freeze Gynaecosid unless required by package insert. 
• Ensure you keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not flush it down the toilet or pour into drainage unless instructed to do so because medications discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Gynaecosid Tablet.

What are some FAQs about Gynaecosid and the answers to them?

• At what frequency do I need to use Gynaecosid Tablet?

Users have reported once a day and thrice a day as the most common frequency of using Gynaecosid Tablet. 

Please adhere to your physician’s advice on how often you need to use Gynaecosid Tablet.

• Can Gynaecosid Tablet be used for post-menopausal atrophy of the vagina and urinary urgency?

Yes, post-menopausal atrophy of the vagina and urinary urgency are among the most commonly reported uses of Gynaecosid. 

• Is it safe to use Gynaecosid Tablet when pregnant?

No.

• Is Gynaecosid Tablet safe while breastfeeding?

Kindly discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

• I missed a dose, how do I make up for it?

Use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. 

Do not use an extra dose to make up for a missed dose. 

If you are repeatedly missing doses, deliberate setting an alarm or ask a family member to remind you.

Consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing agenda or a new agenda to make up for missed doses if you have overlooked or missed too many doses recently.

• I took an expired Gynaecosid Tablet by accident. What would happen to me?

Taking a single dose of expired Gynaecosid Tablet is unlikely to produce an adverse effect. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or chemist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. 

Expired drugs may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. 

To be on the safe side, it is important to stay away from expired drugs. 

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