Mendate 15 Tablet CR is used to treat various menstrual problems including painful, heavy, or irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and a condition called endometriosis. It is a man-made version of the natural female sex hormone progesterone.Mendate 15 Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at the same time each day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need so as to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed to you.The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, vaginal spotting, hair loss, and breast tenderness. Let your doctor know if these bother you or appear serious, as there may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine, including if you develop jaundice, migraine, or changes to your speech or senses (eyesight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch). You should also stop taking it if you become pregnant or if your blood pressure becomes too high.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have diabetes, have a migraine, or any liver disease or ever had any problems with your blood circulation. 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. This medicine can affect the results of some blood and urine tests so make sure any doctor treating you knows that you are taking it.

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. Mendate 15 Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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. Mendate 15 Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mendate 15 Tablet CR. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Mendate 15 Tablet CR is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mendate 15 Tablet CR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Mendate 15 Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mendate 15 Tablet CR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Mendate 15 Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mendate 15 Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Mendate 15 Tablet CR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools.

If you miss a dose of Mendate 15 Tablet CR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Chemical Class :: Progesterone Congeners
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL

Treatment of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)|Treatment of Pain during menstruation|Treatment of Heavy menstrual bleeding|Treatment of Endometriosis

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Q. Does Mendate 15 Tablet CR reset your cycle?::: Yes, Mendate 15 Tablet CR may reset your cycle. It is usually given for about 10 days to help manage heavy periods. Usually, your periods will resume within 3 days after stopping the medication. Your body may correct itself after 3-4 cycles and your period cycle may resume as before. | Q. Can you bleed while taking Mendate 15 Tablet CR?::: Yes, Mendate 15 Tablet CR may cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting in some cases. This more likely occurs if the medicine is not taken as prescribed, such as taking lower than prescribed dose or not taking it 3 days before your periods start. It is, therefore, very important that you take Mendate 15 Tablet CR as prescribed.| Q. How quickly does Mendate 15 Tablet CR stop bleeding?::: Mendate 15 Tablet CR is advised to patients having heavy periods or prolonged periods. The usual dose is prescribed to be taken 3 times a day for 10 days. The bleeding will stop usually within 48 hours of taking it. However, consult your doctor if the bleeding continues.| Q. Can I get pregnant while taking Mendate 15 Tablet CR?::: Yes, you can get pregnant even if you are taking Mendate 15 Tablet CR. It is not a birth control pill. Therefore, you should use contraceptives or other birth control methods while you are on Mendate 15 Tablet CR. Consult the doctor if you have any other related concerns.| Q. For how long do I need to take Mendate 15 Tablet CR?::: The dose and the number of days for which you need to take Mendate 15 Tablet CR will depend on the condition for which you are being treated and how well the medicine works for that condition. For example, when taken for endometriosis it is usually prescribed once daily for 6 to 9 months or until breakthrough bleeding becomes bothersome. When Mendate 15 Tablet CR is used to bring on a normal cycle in women who have stopped menstruating, it is usually supposed to be taken once a day for 5 to 10 days during the second half of the planned menstrual cycle. Always take the medicine exactly as advised by your doctor.| Q. What is Mendate 15 Tablet CR used for?::: Mendate 15 Tablet CR is similar to the progesterone hormone naturally produced by the body. It helps in treating a variety of menstrual problems, such as heavy bleeding, amenorrhea (absence of periods) and irregular periods. Additionally, it is helpful in treating premenstrual syndrome where one experiences irritability, bloating, fatigue which occurs a few days before the period. Mendate 15 Tablet CR is also used to delay periods. Consult your doctor before starting Mendate 15 Tablet CR to avoid any complication.| Q. How and in what dose should I take Mendate 15 Tablet CR?::: For best results, take it strictly as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the number of days for which you take it depends on the medical problem being treated. However, it is recommended that you take it at the same time of each day. This will ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.| Q. What if I forget to take Mendate 15 Tablet CR?::: If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You can continue taking the next scheduled tablets at their usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. However, if you miss your dose often, you may experience frequent bleeding and spotting. Consult your doctor about it.| Q. Does Mendate 15 Tablet CR cause miscarriage?::: No, Mendate 15 Tablet CR has not been reported to cause miscarriage. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before using any medicine during pregnancy.| Q. Does Mendate 15 Tablet CR reset your cycle?::: Yes, Mendate 15 Tablet CR may reset your cycle. It is usually given for about 10 days to help manage heavy periods. Usually, your periods will resume within 3 days after stopping the medication. Your body may correct itself after 3-4 cycles and your period cycle may resume as before.

Headache
Breast tenderness
Nausea
Vaginal spotting
Vomiting
Abdominal cramp
Hair loss