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About Mydhea Soft Gelatin Capsule

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE belongs to the class of medications called ‘endogenous steroid hormone‘ used in the treatment of vaginal atrophy. When a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying, then the condition is called female infertility. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility.

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE contains ‘dehydroepiandrosterone’ which is a hormone. It increases the chances of pregnancy by regulating of ovulation process (release of eggs from the ovary). It acts by increasing the number of eggs produced by the ovary. An egg must be released from the ovary to get fertilized by a sperm cell to get pregnant.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE may cause side effects such as acne, unwanted hair growth, or deeper voice in women (hirsutism), mood changes, headache, fatigue, and insomnia. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE if you are allergic to any contents of it. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE is not recommended if you have hormone-sensitive cancers such as prostate, breast, or ovarian cancer, high cholesterol, heart diseases, and mood disorders. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE should not be used in children and the elderly without a doctor’s advice. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE may not affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Mydhea Soft Gelatin Capsule

Female infertility

Medicinal Benefits of Mydhea Soft Gelatin Capsule

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE contains ‘dehydroepiandrosterone’ which is a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands in the body. However, the levels decrease after 30 years of age. So, it is used as a supplement. It helps to improve fertility in women by regulating the ovulation process (release of an egg from the ovary). It also helps to slow down the aging process, decrease vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women, depression, and osteoporosis (bone thinning).

Directions for Use

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE is available in the form of a tablet. The tablet should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water; so do not crush, chew or break the tablet. The dose and duration are determined by the doctor based on your health condition.

Side Effects of Mydhea Soft Gelatin Capsule

• Acne
• Mood changes
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• The unwanted hair growth or deeper voice in women (hirsutism)

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE can reduce high-density cholesterol (HDL) levels (considered good cholesterol), so it should not be used in people with high cholesterol. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE may increase the risk of cancer. So, it should not be taken in high doses or prolonged periods, unless prescribed by the doctor.  DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE may cause urinating problems when used in people with an enlarged prostate. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE may worsen heart problems, liver diseases, blood clotting problems, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (enlarged ovaries with small cysts that cause irregular or prolonged menstrual periods).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE may interact with medicines used to treat fits (carbamazepine and valproic acid), antidepressants (lithium, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, and citalopram, etc.), antipsychotic medicines (clozapine, olanzapine, chlorpromazine,  promazine, and thioridazine, etc.), medicine that induce sleep (triazolam), hormonal drugs (estrogen and testosterone), and medicine used to treat diabetes (insulin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE should be used with caution in people with heart problems, liver disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid problems, polycystic ovarian syndrome (enlarged ovaries with small cysts), blood clotting problems, and cancers of the breast, prostate, and ovary.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is not known whether DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE can interact with alcohol. So, please consult your doctor.

PREGNANCY

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby.

BREAST FEEDING

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding mothers as it may cause harmful effects on the nursing baby.

DRIVING

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE may not affect your ability to drive.

LIVER

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE may cause liver damage and worsen liver diseases. So, it should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

KIDNEY

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.