Introduction

Uses of Alestor

Premature Labor
Recurrent miscarriage

Side effects of Alestor

Edema (swelling)
Bloating
Anxiety
Irritation
Depression
Muscle pain

How to use Alestor

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

How Alestor works

Alestor 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.

Quick Tips

Alestor is used to treat repeated miscarriages and to prevent premature birth in pregnant women.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
It must be discontinued after delivery as it may affect the baby.
Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how the medication affects you.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alestor. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Information regarding the use of Alestor during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Information regarding the use of Alestor during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE – Driving: Alestor may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of Alestor in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Alestor in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.