MAINTANE 5 MG TABLET

Maintane Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Allylestrenol (5mg)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Maintane Tablet is a synthetic progesterone derivative that is used in the treatment of recurrent miscarriages (pregnancy loss) and premature labor.

Maintane Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose, if in any case, you missed dose, take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing.

The most common side effects of this medicine include edema (swelling), bloating, headache, depression, fatigue, altered libido, irregular menstrual cycle, gastrointestinal disturbances, and excessive hair growth. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or incomplete abortion, or have heart disease or kidney problems. 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.

USES OF MAINTANE TABLET

Treatment of Premature Labor

Treatment of Recurrent miscarriage

BENEFITS OF MAINTANE TABLET

In Treatment of Premature Labor

Maintane Tablet prevents abnormal contractions of uterus muscles and relaxes them. It widens blood vessels to help increase blood flow and improve circulation to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This prevents premature labor and miscarriage. Take it as prescribed and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF MAINTANE 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 Maintane

Edema (swelling)

Bloating

Depression

Headache

Fatigue

Altered libido

Irregular menstrual cycle

Gastrointestinal disturbance

Excessive hair growth on face

HOW TO USE MAINTANE TABLET

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. Maintane Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW MAINTANE TABLET WORKS

Maintane Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It helps in maintaining pregnancy by promoting the attachment of the embryo to lining of the womb and improving blood flow to the placenta. It also relaxes the uterus muscles thereby preventing premature labour.