Meprodax-10 mg Tablet

Meprodax-10 Tablet – Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 10 mg by Daxia

Meprodax-10 from Daxia Healthcare contains Medroxyprogesterone Acetate IP 10 mg in an uncoated tablet. Medroxyprogesterone is a progestin – a synthetic stand-in for the body’s own progesterone – and understanding what progesterone does explains what the tablet is for. Oestrogen builds the womb lining; progesterone matures it and then, by withdrawing, allows it to shed cleanly. Without that second signal the lining grows unchecked, which is what produces the heavy, unpredictable or absent periods this medicine is prescribed to correct. It is also given with oestrogen in menopausal hormone therapy, where its role is specifically to protect the lining from unopposed oestrogen. Strip of 10 tablets. Schedule H prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Medroxyprogesterone Acetate IP 10 mg uncoated tablet
• A progestin – supplies the maturing signal the womb lining needs
• For heavy, irregular or absent periods
• Also used with oestrogen in hormone therapy to protect the womb lining
• Strip of 10 tablets from Daxia Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Composition

• Medroxyprogesterone Acetate IP – 10 mg per uncoated tablet

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Treats absent or irregular periods by restoring a predictable cycle
• Controls abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Used to bring on a withheld period (the progesterone challenge)
• Treats endometriosis-related pain as prescribed by a specialist
• Given alongside oestrogen in hormone therapy to protect the womb lining
• Taken as a short, defined course rather than continuously

Directions for Use

• Take it exactly on the days your doctor specifies. This medicine is prescribed as a course tied to your cycle – the dates matter as much as the dose
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, at the same time each day
• May be taken with or without food; with food helps if it upsets your stomach
• Expect bleeding a few days after finishing the course – that withdrawal bleed is usually the intended effect, not a problem
• Do not take extra tablets or extend the course on your own, and tell your doctor if a period does not follow

Precautions

• Rule out pregnancy before starting. Medroxyprogesterone must not be used in pregnancy – tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant
• Do not use it if you have or have had breast cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, severe liver disease, or a history of blood clots in the legs or lungs
• Seek urgent care for leg swelling or pain, sudden breathlessness, chest pain, severe headache, or sudden vision or speech changes – these can signal a clot
• Breakthrough spotting, breast tenderness, bloating, mood changes, headache and weight change are the common effects
• Tell your doctor about migraine, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, or depression before starting
• Unexplained or persistent abnormal bleeding needs investigation, not just treatment. Your doctor should establish the cause before a hormone is used to control it

Storage

• Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
• Keep tablets in the original blister until use
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hormone treatment must be prescribed and timed by your doctor; never use it in pregnancy.