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Nidanol 5 mg Tablet

Manufactured byUnicure Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
Description
Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is a synthetic hormone (chemical messenger) that acts as progesterone (a female hormone crucial for maintaining the menstrual cycle and pregnancy). It is used to prevent miscarriages and preterm labour in women. It is not recommended for use in children under the age of 16 years. Nidanol 5 mg Tablet shows side effects like headache, nausea, swelling (oedema of hands and feet), bloating, tiredness, excessive hair growth and irregular periods. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects worsen or persist for a long time. Stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor if you experience any allergic reaction to it. This medicine may affect your alertness, so it is recommended that you avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you are using Nidanol 5 mg Tablet. Nidanol 5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. It is recommended that you take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide the dosage of this medicine based on your condition. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. Nidanol 5 mg Tablet may not be suitable for all people. It is not recommended if you have heart problems, kidney problems, seizures and breathing disorders. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. It is safe and designed to be used during pregnancy but it should not be used after delivery. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine while breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nidanol 5 mg Tablet

  • Change in appetite
  • Fluid Retention
  • Edema
  • Acne
  • Skin rash
  • Depression
  • Headache
  • Changes in libido

Uses of Nidanol 5 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Premature labor
  • Miscarriage
  • Habitual abortion
  • Intrauterine growth retardation
  • Failure of nidation
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Nidanol 5 mg Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Nidanol 5 mg Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Nidanol 5 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is considered safe for use if you are pregnant. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in your breastfeeding as it may harm your infant.

Allergy

Avoid taking Nidanol 5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Allergic reactions are rare; however, contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like rashes, itching/swelling (particularly of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and breathing difficulties, etc.

Incomplete abortion

An incomplete abortion is a condition where the contents of the womb are expelled incompletely which still results in a failure of pregnancy. Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in such a condition as it may cause serious side effects.

Severe liver disease

High doses or prolonged use of this medicine may increase your liver enzymes and can affect liver function. Therefore, Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of serious side effects.

Hormone dependent carcinoma

A hormone-dependent carcinoma is a type of cancer that is heavily dependent on the hormonal system or a particular hormone for its survival and growth. Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have hormone-dependent carcinoma due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Thrombophlebitis

Thrombophlebitis is a condition that is associated with the formation of a blood clot and blockage of one or more vessels, usually in your legs. Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have had thrombophlebitis due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is considered safe for use if you are pregnant. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in your breastfeeding as it may harm your infant.
General warnings

Kidney disease

Nidanol 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

Breathing disorders

Nidanol 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of breathing disorders such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, etc., due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Loss of vision

Nidanol 5 mg Tablet should be discontinued immediately if you experience any loss of vision, proptosis, or diplopia. Inform your doctor if you experience any side effects like blurred vision, excessive drying of the eyes. Do not perform activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms.

Depression

Nidanol 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of depression due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. Any change in behaviour or mood should be reported to your doctor on priority.

Use in children

Nidanol 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children under the age of 16 years as the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Operating machines and driving vehicles

Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines during treatment with Nidanol 5 mg Tablet as this medicine may impair your ability to perform these tasks.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Nidanol 5 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment in case of a suspected overdose of Nidanol 5 mg Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Griseofulvin

Ketoconazole

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Nidanol 5 mg Tablet as instructed by the doctor. You can take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. You may see spotting or bleeding in your menstruation. Inform your doctor if this happens regularly. Inform your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects such as headaches, pain and swelling in your leg or pain while breathing. Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Nidanol 5 mg Tablet helps in maintaining a healthy pregnancy by facilitating the attachment of the embryo within the womb and improving the flow of blood to the placenta. It also causes relaxation of the uterus muscles which helps prevent premature labour
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Progestins

Schedule

N/A

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