Kraj: Wielka Brytania
Język: angielski
Źródło: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Dowelhurst Ltd
L02AB02
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
5mg
Oral tablet
Oral
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 06040102
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT PROVERA ® 5MG TABLETS (medroxyprogesterone acetate) READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. - Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. - If you have any further questions, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. - This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. - If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. The name of your medicine is Provera 5mg tablets but it will be referred to as Provera throughout in this leaflet. Please note that leaflet also contains information about other strengths Provera 2.5mg and 10mg tablets. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. WHAT PROVERA IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE PROVERA 3. HOW TO TAKE PROVERA 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 5. HOW TO STORE PROVERA 6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION 1. WHAT PROVERA IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Provera contains the active substance medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is one of a group of medicines called ‘progestogens’. Progestogens are similar to the natural female hormone, progesterone. Provera has several uses. You can take Provera to treat or manage: o Heavy periods o Painful periods o Irregular periods or periods that are more frequent than normal o Absence of periods o Mild to moderate endometriosis (where tissue from your womb is found outside your womb) You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse. 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE PROVERA PROVERA MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL WOMEN. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LIST CAREFULLY TO SEE IF ANY OF THESE APPLY TO YOU. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU ARE NOT SURE. DO NOT TAKE PROVERA IF YOU: o are allergic to medroxyprogesterone acetate or other similar hormone medicines, or to a Przeczytaj cały dokument