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|00585092||DEPO-PROVERA STERILE AQUEOUS SUSPENSION 150MG/ML|
|00030848||DEPO-PROVERA STERILE AQUEOUS SUSPENSION 50MG/ML|
Medroxyprogesterone acetate belongs to the class of medication known as progestogens. It is used to prevent pregnancy. It works by preventing a woman's egg from completely developing. It also thickens the mucus around the cervix, making it harder for sperm to reach the egg. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is also used to treat endometriosis.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are being given this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
Birth control: The recommended dose is 150 mg injected into a muscle by a health care professional every 3 months, usually started within the first 5 days after the onset of a normal menstrual period. Intervals between injections must not be more than 13 weeks. If an injection is not received within 13 weeks, a pregnancy test should be done before any further treatment with medroxyprogesterone.
If the injection is given within the first 5 days after the onset of a normal menstrual period, it is effective from the day of injection. However, if it is given later during the menstrual cycle, it may not be effective for the first 3 to 4 weeks after the injection. A non-hormonal "back up" method of birth control, such as latex condoms with spermicidal foam or jelly, should be used during this time.
Endometriosis: The usual dose is 50 mg injected into a muscle once a week, or 100 mg injected into a muscle every second week for at least 6 months.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be used exactly as prescribed by the doctor. This preparation is not to be used intravenously (injected into a vein). If you miss an appointment to receive medroxyprogesterone acetate injection, contact your doctor as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from freezing and light, and keep it out of the reach of children. It should be shaken well just before using.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Each mL contains medroxyprogesterone acetate 50 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydrochloric acid, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate, propylparaben, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, and water for injection.
Each mL contains: medroxyprogesterone acetate 150 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydrochloric acid, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate, propylparaben, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, and water for injection.
Medroxyprogesterone should not be used by a woman who:
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