Gestoford 100 Mg (Progesterone) Medically reviewed by Sanjay Gangani, B.Pharm, CMO & Pharmacist
Active Ingredient Progesterone Indication Female infertility, Hormone replacement therapy Manufacturer Leeford Pharma Pvt Ltd Strength:- 100mg Packaging 10 softgel capsules in 1 strip Dosage Form:- Gel Country of Origin India
INQUIRE ABOUT Gestoford 100 Mg (Progesterone)
What is Gestoford 100 mg Capsule? Gestoford 100 is a prescription progesterone capsule.
Each capsule contains 100 milligrams of Gestoford 200 Mg .
The progesterone is natural and micronised.
Micronised means ground into very fine particles.
It comes as a strip of 10 capsules.
It is made by Leeford Healthcare Ltd.
Menstrual and pregnancy disorders from progesterone deficiency.
Hormone replacement therapy alongside oestrogen.
Inducing periods where they have stopped.
Supporting early pregnancy where miscarriage is a risk.
Relieving menopausal hot flushes and night sweats.
One page states plainly that it is not a contraceptive.
It is not recommended for children.
It does not replace oestrogen in hormone therapy.
It is given alongside oestrogen, not instead of it.
A Capsule With Three Possible Routes This is unusual and worth stating clearly.
One pharmacy describes the pack precisely.
It calls them oral, vaginal or rectal capsules.
The same capsule can be given by three routes.
A prescriber chooses which route suits the purpose.
Vaginal use is common in fertility treatment .
Oral use is common in hormone replacement therapy.
Each route delivers the hormone differently.
Oral progesterone passes through the liver first.
That causes more drowsiness than other routes.
Vaginal use targets the womb more directly.
Never assume the route from the pack alone.
Follow the route your prescriber has specified.
How Progesterone Works The action happens in four simple steps:
Progesterone is made by the ovary after an egg is released.
It prepares and maintains the lining of the womb.
Where levels are low, that lining is not supported.
A capsule supplies the hormone from outside.
Oestrogen alone makes the womb lining thicken.
Prolonged thickening raises the risk of uterine cancer.
A progestogen opposes that thickening.
One platform states this correctly for a rival brand.
It says the capsule prevents thickening of the lining.
It says that decreases the risk of uterine cancer.
That is why women with a womb need it with oestrogen.
A direct link to your own range:
Your range includes three estradiol gels.
None of their listings mentions this requirement.
This capsule is the medicine that fills that gap.
Cross-link the two sets of pages.
Dosage Guide No listing publishes a numeric dose.
Item What the Sources Say Who Decides Key Note Dose As directed by your doctor The prescriber No figure is published Route Oral, vaginal or rectal The prescriber Confirm which applies Timing As prescribed The prescriber Often at bedtime if oral Alongside oestrogen Where the womb is intact The prescriber To protect the lining Duration As the doctor sets The prescriber Varies by indication Children Not recommended Not applicable Stated on one page Contraception It is not a contraceptive Not applicable Stated on one page Alcohol Interaction unknown Not applicable Stated on one page Driving It may cause drowsiness The patient Stated on one page Breastfeeding It may pass into breast milk The prescriber Stated on one page
Why no dose figure appears here:
Tadalafil has no effect without sexual stimulation.
No regulatory label for this brand was retrieved.
Progesterone doses differ widely between indications.
They differ again between the three routes.
Four strengths exist across this molecule in India.
Take the dose and route from your prescription.
Precautions What the Listings State It is not a contraceptive.
It is not recommended for children.
It may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
It may be excreted in human milk.
Its interaction with alcohol is unknown.
Tell your doctor about any ongoing medication.
Tell your doctor about any pre-existing condition.
Tell Your Doctor Before Use If You Have: Any history of breast or genital cancer.
Any history of blood clots.
Liver disease.
Any unexplained vaginal bleeding.
Porphyria .
Depression, now or in the past.
Migraine.
Are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Those are recognised cautions for progesterone treatment.
They are not quoted from this brand’s own listings.
Your Aqsusten page documents some with citations.
Points Specific to This Capsule Oral progesterone commonly causes drowsiness.
That is why it is often taken at bedtime.
Vaginal use can cause local discharge.
That is the capsule base, not a problem.
Do not switch routes without medical advice.
Do not stop it abruptly in early pregnancy.
Before-Use Checklist Do you know which route to use?
Does your strip say 100 mg, not 200 or 400?
Are you also prescribed an oestrogen?
Do you have a womb, and is this protecting it?
Do you understand it is not a contraceptive?
Do you know it may make you drowsy?
Could you be pregnant, or are you already?
Is a review arranged with your doctor?
Side Effects The listings name very few.
Effect Category What It Feels Like What to Do Drowsiness Named Feeling sleepy Take at bedtime if oral Dizziness Named Light-headedness Avoid driving until settled Breast tenderness Class effect Sore or swollen breasts Usually settles Headache Class effect Head pain Report if persistent Bloating Class effect A swollen feeling Report if marked Mood changes Class effect Low or variable mood Tell your doctor Vaginal discharge With vaginal use Leakage of the capsule base Expected; use a liner Irregular bleeding Class effect Unexpected bleeding Report promptly Blood clot Serious, class risk Leg swelling, chest pain Emergency – seek care Allergic reaction Serious Rash, swelling, breathlessness Emergency – seek care
How to read this table:
Only drowsiness and dizziness are named on a listing.
One page has a side effects heading with no content.
The rest are recognised progesterone class effects.
No frequency figures exist for any of them.
Check the pack insert for the full list.
Warning Signs – Seek Medical Help Seek urgent medical care if you have:
Painful swelling in one leg.
Sudden chest pain or breathlessness.
Sudden weakness on one side, or difficulty speaking.
Sudden severe headache or visual change.
Yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Swelling of the face, lips or throat.
You have unexpected vaginal bleeding.
Bleeding occurs in early pregnancy.
Mood becomes persistently low.
Drowsiness interferes with daily life.
You think you may be pregnant.
Price Against the Alternatives Brand Price Per Capsule Maker Gestoford 100 About 9.90 rupees at offer Leeford Healthcare Gestofit 100 About 13.13 rupees at offer Alembic Pharmaceuticals Susten 100 About 14.17 rupees at offer Sun Pharma Gestafine 100 About 9.90 rupees at offer Not stated Grandgest 100 About 12 rupees at offer Grandcure Healthcare Progestone 100 About 22.05 rupees at offer Not stated
Where this brand sits:
One platform calls it 30 percent cheaper than Susten.
It calls Gestofit 7 percent cheaper than Susten.
So Gestoford is the cheapest of those three.
Its maximum price is about 150 rupees for ten.
The dearest brand found is about 220.50 rupees.
That is a spread of about 47 percent across brands.
One brand at 100 mg says store below 25 degrees.
Three others say store below 30 degrees.
A rival at 200 mg also says below 30 degrees.
All contain the same molecule at the same strength.
Follow the statement on your own carton.
An Honest Assessment for the Retailer What can fairly be said:
Natural micronised progesterone is well established.
It protects the womb lining during hormone therapy.
It supports early pregnancy where levels are low.
A single capsule can be used by three routes.
This brand is the cheapest of three at this strength.
Leeford Healthcare also supplies other products here.
What a buyer should be told plainly:
The route must come from the prescription.
It is not a contraceptive.
Oral use commonly causes drowsiness.
One pharmacy page reverses the cancer risk position.
The same page gives a 400-fold wrong composition.
No listing gives a dose or a full side effect list.
Storage Instructions Sources give below 25 and below 30 degrees Celsius.
Follow the statement printed on your own carton.
Keep capsules in their strip until use.
Protect them from heat, moisture and sunlight.
Soft gelatin capsules soften in warm conditions.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Check the expiry date before use.
Sanjay Gangani
B.Pharm, CMO & Pharmacist
Licensed pharmacist (B.Pharm) with 12+ years in clinical pharmacy and patient care. Reviews every article for evidence-based accuracy before it is published on ACTIZA Store.
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