Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml 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. Preterm labor symptoms include leaking fluid or bleeding from the vagina, feeling of pressure in the pelvis, and cramps that feel like menstrual cramps regularly.

Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml contains 'Hydroxyprogesterone' a progestin (female hormones) that modulates the immune response of pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had past premature labor. Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml should be administered only to those pregnant women who are pregnant with one baby or who have had a preterm (premature) delivery of one baby in the past.

Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, itching, hives (skin rashes), swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and diarrhea. Not everybody experiences these side effects. Most of the side effects of Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor if you feel any discomfort while taking Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml.

Before starting Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines, have unusual vaginal bleeding related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), or history of breast cancer uterus, or vagina. Tell your doctor before using Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml if you have had pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, or epilepsy. Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving and operating machinery. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml contains “Hydroxyprogesterone” a progestin (female hormones) that is used in pregnant women who have delivered a baby too early (preterm) in the past. It works by modulating the immune response of pregnant women to prevent the rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery.

You should not take Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml without a doctor's advice. Before starting Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines. Do not take Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml if you have unusual vaginal bleeding that is not related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), or history of cancer of the breast, uterus or vagina. Tell your doctor before using Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml if you have had preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, or epilepsy. Do not take Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml on your own. Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. 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. Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml is not intended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy. 

• Eat a healthy and balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and 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, and 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.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Itching
• Hives (skin rashes)
• Swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Diarrhea

• You should not be treated with Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml if you are allergic to hydroxyprogesterone or castor oil. 
• Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml is not recommended for use in women less than 16 years of age. 
• Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml will not stop premature labor in the women in whom it has already begun.
• Progeshield 500 mg Injection 2 ml is for women pregnant with only 1 child and not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc). 

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, and cramps that feel like menstrual cramps regularly. Few premature babies need special care and also have long-term mental and physical disabilities.