Duphaston is a brand medication that contains Dydrogesterone, which is a type of female hormone. It is used in hormonal treatment for endometriosis, dysmenorrhoea and premenstrual syndrome. It is also used to replace hormonal replacement therapy in postmenopausal women.
Duphaston is available as tablets. It can be taken with or without food. Take at the same time every day.
For dysmenorrhoea (painful period),
Take 1 tablet twice daily from day 5 to 25 of cycle.
For Endometriosis (abnormal growth of uterine tissues outside uterus),
Take 1 tablet two or three times a day from day 5 to day 25 of cycle or continuous.
For Premenstrual syndrome,
Take 1 tablet twice daily from day 11 to 25 of cycle
For Hormone replacement therapy (HRT),
Take 1 tablet daily for 14 consecutive days of 28 day cycle, together with a continuous oestrogen therapy.
Common dosing schedule:
Take at the same time every day, with or without food.
This schedule is for reference only, adjustments may be made according to individual needs.
Some common medications Duphaston may interact with:
Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
In Hong Kong, Duphaston is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
Need more information?
For detailed information about the use of Duphaston in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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