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Duphaston Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Duphaston Tablet (Dydrogesterone) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Manufacturer

Abbott Laboratories

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Duphaston Tablet used for?

  • Irregular menstrual cycle (ghalat cycle)
  • Heavy periods
  • Painful periods (dard se aaraam)
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Important warnings

  • If you are allergic to dydrogesterone or any of the tablet's ingredients
  • If you have a history of liver disease

Duphaston Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameDuphaston
Generic NameDydrogesterone
Strength2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassProgestogen
ManufacturerAbbott Laboratories
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Duphaston Tablet? (Duphaston Tablet kya hai)

Duphaston Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various conditions related to the menstrual cycle and reproductive health. It works by providing progestogen support, which can help regulate hormonal imbalances and manage symptoms associated with these issues. It's important to follow your doctor’s instructions regarding dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Irregular menstrual cycle (ghalat cycle)
  • Heavy periods
  • Painful periods (dard se aaraam)
  • Endometriosis
  • Trouble getting pregnant
  • Support pregnancy (bebaan ko support karne ke liye)
  • Prevent miscarriage (miscarriage prevent karni)
  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Women with irregular menstrual cycles
  • Those experiencing heavy periods or painful menstruation
  • Individuals diagnosed with endometriosis

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to dydrogesterone or any of the tablet's ingredients
  • If you have a history of liver disease
  • If you experience unusual vaginal bleeding

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • If you are allergic to dydrogesterone or any of the tablet's ingredients
  • If you have a history of liver disease

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Headache, Nausea, Breast pain or feeling tender
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines for blood thinning
  • Certain anti-inflammatory drugs

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent nausea or vomiting
  • Unusual vaginal bleeding

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousDydrogesterone
Alternative brandVariousDydrogesterone

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Duphaston Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Duphaston Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Duphaston Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Duphaston Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Duphaston Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Duphaston Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Duphaston Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-12-19 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Duphaston Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Duphaston Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Duphaston Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Duphaston Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Duphaston Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Duphaston Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Duphaston Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.