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Susten 200 MG Tablet VT

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Description
Susten 200 MG Tablet VT has a similar action to the female hormone (chemical messenger) progesterone. It is used to correct the levels of progesterone in the body in women who are undergoing infertility treatment. It helps support embryo implantation (a fertilized egg adheres to the wall of the uterus) and early pregnancy. Susten 200 MG Tablet VT has some side effects like nausea, headache, abdominal pain, itching, vaginal discharge, etc. These side effects are usually mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or worsen. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Susten 200 MG Tablet VT is a vaginal tablet. Use it as instructed by your doctor. Follow the instructions mentioned on the label or packaging insert. Avoid using more than the recommended dose. Use this medicine for the recommended duration for better results. Susten 200 MG Tablet VT is indicated for use in women only. Inform your doctor if you have vaginal bleeding, kidney, liver, or heart problems, or any other medical conditions. Also, inform your doctor about all your current medications to avoid undesired effects. This medicine may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Susten 200 MG Tablet VT

  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Vaginal itching
  • Vaginal irritation
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain

Uses of Susten 200 MG Tablet VT

What is it prescribed for?

  • Female infertility
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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 Susten 200 MG Tablet VT to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Susten 200 MG Tablet VT remains active in your 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 tendencies were reported for Susten 200 MG Tablet VT.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Susten 200 MG Tablet VT is recommended for use during pregnancy only upon your doctor's recommendation. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Susten 200 MG Tablet VT may pass into the breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid using Susten 200 MG Tablet VT if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Avoid using Susten 200 MG Tablet VT if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been diagnosed, as it may worsen your condition.

Breast cancer

Avoid using Susten 200 MG Tablet VT if you have or are suspected of having breast cancer. Also, inform your doctor if you have a family history of breast cancer.

Miscarriage

Avoid using Susten 200 MG Tablet VT if you have a missed abortion (when the foetus has died in the womb during pregnancy, however, the body has not yet recognised it and expelled from the body) or ectopic pregnancy (a fertilized egg grows outside a woman's uterus).

Heart and blood vessel disorder

Avoid using Susten 200 MG Tablet VT if you recently have had a stroke (brain damage due to interrupted blood supply to the brain), heart attack, or blood clot disorder, as it may worsen your condition.

Liver disease

Avoid using Susten 200 MG Tablet VT if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of liver injury.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Susten 200 MG Tablet VT is recommended for use during pregnancy only upon your doctor's recommendation. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Susten 200 MG Tablet VT may pass into the breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Diabetes

Susten 200 MG Tablet VT may alter blood sugar levels. Hence, it should be used with caution if you have diabetes (high blood sugar levels).

Fluid Retention

Oedema refers to the accumulation of fluid in the body tissues causing swelling, especially in the legs and feet. Susten 200 MG Tablet VT may cause fluid retention, particularly when used in high doses for a prolonged time. Hence, it should be used with caution if you have heart or kidney problems, as it may further worsen your condition.

Other medicines

Susten 200 MG Tablet VT may affect or get affected by other medicines you are taking. Hence, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including vaginal products, to avoid undesired effects or altered effectiveness.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of Susten 200 MG Tablet VT. Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never use more than the recommended dose. Consult your doctor in case of an overdose with Susten 200 MG Tablet VT.
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

Ketoconazole

Insulin

Phenobarbital

Disease interactions

Depression

Susten 200 MG Tablet VT should be used with caution if you have depression as it may further worsen your condition.

Retinal thrombosis

Retinal thrombosis is an eye condition that occurs due to blood clot formation in the vein in the retina (part of the eye that enables vision). It is a painless condition that causes blurring of vision or loss of eyesight, especially in one eye. Susten 200 MG Tablet VT should be used with caution if you have eye problems, as this medicine may cause retinal thrombosis and further worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Blood coagulation tests

Report the use of Susten 200 MG Tablet VT to your doctor before undergoing a test to measure the coagulation (blood clot) time. The use of this medicine may interfere with the test results.

Thyroid function tests

Susten 200 MG Tablet VT is known to give a false-positive result for thyroid function tests. Hence, inform the lab technician or your doctor about the use of this medicine before undergoing the lab test.
Use Susten 200 MG Tablet VT in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after using this medicine. Insert Susten 200 MG Tablet VT in the vagina using an applicator. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not use in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Ensure that the treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Regular follow-up visits with your doctor and breast examination are necessary during treatment with this medicine to observe the presence of lumps in the breast.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Susten 200 MG Tablet VT acts by maintaining the levels of progesterone hormone and creating an environment that allows a fertilized egg to adhere to the wall of the uterus (womb). This helps you to become and to stay pregnant when you are treated for infertility.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Progestins

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Mar 2022

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