gestone injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is gestone injection used for?
gestone injection (Progesterone (50mg/ml)) is used to treat GYNAECOLOGICAL. It contains Progesterone (50mg/ml), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Progesterone (50mg/ml)
- Manufacturer: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ gestone injection Uses & Benefits
- Gestone Injection is used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose periods have stopped.
- It is a natural female hormone important for regulating ovulation (release of an egg from a woman's ovary) and menstruation.
- It is used in the treatment of infertility to help you get pregnant.You should use Gestone Injection as your doctor has advised.
- It is generally given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered at home.
- Do not use more or less than you have been advised and do not use it for longer than recommended.
- You may be asked to continue taking this medicine for a period after it is confirmed that you are pregnant.The most common side effects include headache, vomiting, bloating, nausea, and abdominal pain.
- You may also feel less interested in sex and get pain or discharge in your vagina.
- Your doctor may be able to help you reduce or prevent side effects, consult with your doctor if they bother you or do not go away with time.
- Very occasionally people get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention.
- Using this medicine may increase your risk of blood clots or breast cancer.It may not suit everybody, and you should tell your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease.
- You may be monitored more carefully if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems or have diabetes or asthma.
- Let your doctor know your medical history to be safe.
- Check with your doctor about all other medicines which may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
- You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb.
- This medicine can alter your thinking or reactions and you may feel very tired so be careful if you drive or need to be alert.
- In general, alcohol is not recommended for women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Progesterone (50mg/ml) |
| Brand Name | gestone injection |
| Manufacturer | Ferring Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Natural Progesterone |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take gestone injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of gestone injection
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
- Cough
- Abnormal menstrual bleeding
- Musculoskeletal (bone
- muscle or joint) pain
- Slurred speech
- Pain behind eyes
- Vertigo
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for gestone injection
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Progesterone (50mg/ml)):
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awnagest 100mg injectionShawn & Co โน65.00 48.7% CHEAPER
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weltime 200mg injectionAsterisk Laboratories India Pvt Ltd โน166.00 31.1% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.