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Fulterm Tablet 10's

Fulterm Tablet 10's

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Fulterm Tablet 10's

Fulterm Tablet 10's belongs to the category of a synthetic progesterone female hormone called progestin used to prevent premature labor. Premature labor can start before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy and can be caused due to premature rupture of membranes, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) and poor diet. A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks of pregnancy. It mostly happens during the first trimester, or the first three months, of the pregnancy. 

Fulterm Tablet 10's contains “Allylestrenol” a progestin (female hormones) that works by modulating the immune response of the pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus and improving blood flow to the placenta. Fulterm Tablet 10's prevents repeated miscarriage (pregnancy loss) and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery.

Take Fulterm Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fulterm Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as a change in weight, unwanted hair growth, menstrual disturbances, swelling over the body, fever, headache, and fatigue. Not everybody experiences these side effects. Most of the side effects of Fulterm Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor if you feel any discomfort while taking Fulterm Tablet 10's.

Do not stop taking Fulterm Tablet 10's abruptly without your doctor’s advice as it may cause heavy bleeding. Before starting Fulterm Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to Fulterm Tablet 10's and any medicines. Tell your doctor before using Fulterm Tablet 10's if you have had pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, or epilepsy. Fulterm Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving and operating machinery. Fulterm Tablet 10's is not recommended to use in children. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Fulterm Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Fulterm Tablet 10's

Treatment of Recurrent Miscarriage, Premature labor.

Medicinal Benefits

Fulterm Tablet 10's contains “Allylestrenol” is a progestin (female hormones) which is used in pregnant women who have recurrent and threatened miscarriage (abortion) and pregnant women who have delivered a baby too early (preterm) in the past. It works by modulating the immune response of the pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus and improving blood flow to the placenta.  It also relaxes uterus muscles, thereby preventing premature labor. Fulterm Tablet 10's prevents repeated miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery. Also, Fulterm Tablet 10's is used to treat intrauterine growth retardation (unborn baby is not growing at a normal rate), amenorrhoea (absence of menstrual periods due to lack of progesterone), irregular menses cycle, and premenstrual syndrome (symptoms include mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression that women can experience in the weeks before their menses period). On the other hand, Fulterm Tablet 10's is effective in the treatment of hot flashes in postmenopausal women and benign prostatic hyperplasia (noncancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland) in men.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fulterm Tablet 10's

  • Change in weight
  • Unwanted hair growth
  • Menstrual disturbances
  • Swelling over body
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Fatigue

Drug Warnings

You should not take Fulterm Tablet 10's on your own without a doctor's advice. Before starting Fulterm Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines. Do not take Fulterm Tablet 10's if you have unusual vaginal bleeding that is not related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), history of cancer of the breast, uterus or vagina. Tell your doctor before using Fulterm Tablet 10's if you have had preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, epilepsy. Do not stop taking Fulterm Tablet 10's abruptly without your doctor’s advice as it may cause heavy bleeding. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you. Fulterm Tablet 10's is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. Fulterm Tablet 10's can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: This Fulterm Tablet 10's interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: Fulterm Tablet 10's may interact with grapefruit and alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Fulterm Tablet 10's should be taken with caution in breast cancer, thromboembolism (blood clot form in blood vessels), depression, diabetes, fluid retention (excess fluid builds up within the body), and kidney or liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMIDONE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • GRISEOFULVIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • POSACONAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains for reduced risk of preterm delivery.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil and coconut oil.
  • Prefer more whole foods and grains instead of processed ones. Avoid the intake of processed foods, foods high in sugar and fat.
  • Avoid stress as it can increase the chances of preterm delivery. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Do regular physical activity and yoga, it keeps you fit and helps improve blood circulation and regulates oxygen supply, thereby improve the chances of carrying your baby full term.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of premature delivery.
  • Keep your weight under control.
  • Try to avoid alcohol as it can affect your stomach and intestine and limit the absorption of the important nutrients required by your body.

Special Advise

  • ​​​​Fulterm Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in women less than 16 years of age. 
  • You should not take Fulterm Tablet 10's if you have an incomplete abortion.

Disease/Condition Glossary

A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy. Recurrent miscarriage or habitual abortion is two or more repeated pregnancy losses within the first trimester. Miscarriages can happen for many reasons include hormonal disbalance and diseases like thyroid and diabetes etc. Symptoms include vaginal spotting, abdominal pain or cramping, fluid or tissue passing from the vagina, vaginal bleeding.

Preterm labor is also called premature labor when your baby starts getting ready for birth too early in your pregnancy. It can start before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Premature labor can be caused by premature rupture of membranes, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) and poor diet. Symptoms of preterm labor include leaking fluid or bleeding from the vagina, feeling of pressure in the pelvis, cramps that feel like menstrual cramps regularly. Few premature babies need special care and also have long term mental and physical disabilities.

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Alcohol

Caution

There is not enough scientific data available for Fulterm Tablet 10's interaction with alcohol, hence it is best to consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Safe if prescribed.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Fulterm Tablet 10's during breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

It is advised to drive with caution after taking Fulterm Tablet 10's as it may interfere with driving capabilities. It can make you feel drowsy.

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Liver

Caution

Fulterm Tablet 10's should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Fulterm Tablet 10's should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Fulterm Tablet 10's is not indicated for use in children. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients less than 16 years of age have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 28 Sundar Industrial Estate,N.T.Y Layout Mysore Road , Bangalore - 560026, India
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FAQs

Fulterm Tablet 10's contains Allylestrenol is a progestin (female hormone) that 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 labor and repeated miscarriage.
Yes, Fulterm Tablet 10's is used to prevent the habitual miscarriage and regular abortion. Your doctor will decide whether you should continue or stop taking Fulterm Tablet 10's. Do not take medication of your own or self medicate.
No, Fulterm Tablet 10's is not a contraceptive. It should not be used as an effective form of birth control to prevent pregnancy.
Yes, Fulterm Tablet 10's may cause weight gain. It can be due to water retention. If you feel that you are gaining a lot of weight while taking Fulterm Tablet 10's, please consult your doctor.
Fulterm Tablet 10's should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
You should stop using Fulterm Tablet 10's and tell a doctor before using Fulterm Tablet 10's if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension), unusual vaginal bleeding, liver disease, liver cancer, jaundice during pregnancy, circulation problems or bleeding problems, stroke, blood clot problems, breast cancer, uterus/cervix/vaginal cancer.

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