📋 Product Overview Table

🌐 Specification	🧾 Details
💊 Product Name	Susten 400 mg Capsules
🧬 Active Ingredient	Natural Micronized Progesterone
🏭 Manufacturer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
💡 Indication	IVF support, luteal phase defect, threatened miscarriage, hormone therapy
📦 Packaging	10 soft gelatin capsules in 1 strip
🌍 Country of Origin	India
⏱️ Delivery Time	6 to 15 business days

🧬 Introduction – What is Susten 400 mg Capsule?

Susten 400 mg Capsules deliver a high-strength dose of micronized progesterone, essential for women requiring robust hormonal support during assisted reproductive procedures, especially IVF. Developed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, the 400 mg strength is ideal for cases with severe progesterone deficiency, repeated implantation failure, or advanced hormone therapy regimens.

These softgel capsules are designed for both oral and vaginal use, ensuring versatile administration and high bioavailability in therapeutic settings.

🎥 Educational Video Overview

📺 “Role of High-Dose Progesterone in Assisted Reproduction”
🎬 Video Placeholder – Covers indications, administration routes, and medical insights

🎙️ Expert Commentary: Dr. Anita Kulkarni, MD – IVF & Endocrine Specialist

🧪 Mechanism of Action – How It Works

⚗️ Physiological Effect	🔬 Clinical Outcome
Maintains endometrial receptivity	Promotes embryo implantation and uterine lining maintenance
Hormonal stabilization	Compensates luteal phase insufficiency and HRT-related deficiency
Gestational support	Preserves early pregnancy during the first trimester

💊 Indications & Dosage

🩺 Indication	💊 Typical Dosage
IVF/Luteal support	400 mg daily orally/vaginally, adjusted per treatment
Threatened miscarriage	400 mg vaginally once or twice daily
HRT for menopause	Per clinical discretion and endometrial preparation

Vaginal route preferred for improved local absorption in ART.

⚠️ Side Effects & Contraindications

💥 Mild Effects	❗ Serious Reactions
Headache, drowsiness	Jaundice, hypersensitivity, depression
Breast discomfort, bloating	Thromboembolism (in predisposed individuals)
Mood shifts, vaginal discharge	Hepatic dysfunction (rare)

⚠️ Not recommended for patients with liver disease, breast cancer history, or thrombosis.

🧃 Storage Instructions

Store below 25°C (77°F)
Protect from moisture and light
Keep out of reach of children

🌍 Global Buying Guide & Legal Import

🌎 Region	🚚 Import Regulations	📄 Prescription Needed
🇺🇸 USA	Personal use allowed under FDA guidelines with valid prescription	✅ Yes
🇬🇧 UK	Permitted for personal therapeutic use under MHRA guidance	✅ Yes
🇦🇺 Australia	TGA-compliant imports allowed with prescription	✅ Yes

Estimated delivery: 6–15 business days globally.

🔗 Related Indian Alternatives (Internal Links)

💊 Medicine	🏭 Manufacturer	📖 Use & Formulation
Susten 300 mg	Sun Pharma	Strong dose for ART cycles and HRT
Gestoford 400 mg	Cipla Ltd	Equivalent strength softgel for advanced progesterone supplementation
Endogest 400 mg	Cipla Ltd	Oral/vaginal use in high-dose IVF protocols
Gestone Injection	Ferring Pharmaceuticals	Injectable option for advanced reproductive therapy
Crinone Gel 8%	Merck Serono	Vaginal gel alternative for local hormone support

📚 References & Trusted Sources

🩺 Medical Expert Insight – Dr. Anita Kulkarni, MD

“The 400 mg dosage of micronized progesterone provides a critical boost in hormonal support during challenging fertility cycles and complex HRT protocols.”