DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID
About
DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is a combination medicine used for treating female infertility. It helps in maintaining the hormonal balance in the body and improving pregnancy rates by its endocrinal stimulation of egg cells. Female infertility is a condition in which a woman is unable to conceive despite frequent unprotected sex for at least a year, due to a lack of natural progesterone.
DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID contains 'Dehydroepiandrosterone and Folic acid'. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID treats infertility by enhancing the success rate of pregnancy and conception through mechanisms such as follicle stimulation, promoting healthy egg cell production and eliminating defunct ova. DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is also a potent antioxidant and is useful in promoting overall health, nutrition, and well-being.
DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID may be taken with or without food. Swallow it as a whole with water. In some cases, DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID may cause certain common side effects such as oily skin, mood change and sweating. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist.
Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID. Proceed with caution if you have a history or are suffering from breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids or polycystic ovaries. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding. Avoid consumption of alcohol with DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID.
Uses of DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID
Medicinal Benefits
DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is used to improve fertility rates in conjunction with IVF. It is also used to treat symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness, osteoporosis and mood swings. Dehydroepiandrosterone helps in follicular stimulation, thus promoting healthy egg cell production and bettering the chances of pregnancy. Folic acid is very important in the production of new and healthy blood cells. Folic acid acts as a promoter in the manufacturing of mood-lifting hormones Serotonin, Dopamine and Norepinephrine, which are responsible for regulating mood and helping combat depression. Additionally, it is vital in the maintenance of foetal growth and development and thus an essential element in pregnancy. In conjunction, DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is hence used to treat infertility and mood changes related to hormonal imbalance.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID
- Oily skin
- Acne
- Hair loss
- Excitability
- Body odour
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID. Inform your doctor if you have a history or are suffering from breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, depression, bipolar or schizophrenia, liver disease, kidney disease, tumours, head and neck cancers, pernicious anaemia if you are undergoing haemodialysis or are receiving a coronary stent. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID may interact with antidepressants and mood stabilisers (lithium, fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram, paroxetine), antipsychotics (olanzapine, clozapine, chlorpromazine), hormones (oestrogen, testosterone), insulin, antacids, chemotherapy (fluorouracil), anti-IBD drugs (sulfasalazine), anti-TB drugs (rifampicin, rifabutin), antifungals (fluconazole, itraconazole), antibiotics (trimethoprim, cotrimoxazole) and cholesterol-reducing drugs (cholestyramine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID should be used with caution in patients with a known hypersensitivity disorder, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, established liver disease, kidney disease, tumours, head and neck cancers or pernicious anaemia. Avoid DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID if you are undergoing haemodialysis or are receiving a coronary stent.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionExercise caution while consuming alcohol with the drug. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on the use of DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID during pregnancy. Please consult your treating doctor.
Breast Feeding
safe if prescribedDEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is most probably safe during breastfeeding. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Driving
safe if prescribedDEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is not known to have any effect on driving.
Liver
safe if prescribedDEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is most probably safe on the liver. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Kidney
safe if prescribedDEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is most probably safe on the kidney. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Children
unsafeDEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID is not recommended for use in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Reducing weight and having a healthy BMI is very important to improve fertility.
- Avoid smoking to improve fertility.
- For better fertility, avoid caffeine and caffeinated drinks.
- Eat foods rich in antioxidants like zinc and folate and cut down on carbs. Increase your fibre intake.
Special Advise
Bring any mood swings or mood changes to your doctor’s attention. Please see a mental health care professional if need be.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Female Infertility: Female infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant despite frequent unprotected sex for one year at least (or 6 months, if 35 years of age). Age, weight, hormones and other organic causes are usually responsible for infertility. However, infertility is mostly a treatable condition.
FAQs
DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID works by increasing the production of healthy female egg cells and by reducing chances of miscarriage, thereby greatly enhancing the rate of pregnancy.
While medicine is very effective in enhancing female fertility, the causes of infertility are varied. Only your treating doctor will be able to give you a reasonable time frame depending on your body and condition.
If you have missed a dose, take the next one quickly. However, if the gap between the missed dose and the second dose is narrow, revert to your original schedule. Do not overdose in any case.
Those with a history of breast cancer need to exercise caution before using DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID. Please consult your doctor for further concerns and inform them of your entire medical history.
Infertility can be due to various root causes. While DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE+FOLIC ACID definitely helps improve pregnancy rates, it is best to consult your gynaecologist for concerns around fertility and conception.
