Provera
Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets for missed periods and irregular bleeding. They are a synthetic progesterone that stabilises the uterine lining.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Menopause & HRT · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg
This listing uses Provera as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Provera vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Provera details
- Alternative names
- medroxyprogesterone
- Therapeutic class
- Progestogen
- Pharmacological class
- Progesterone Derivative
- Minor side effects
- weight changes; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; mood changes; irregular cycle bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult females.
Contraindications
history of deep vein thrombosis; breast cancer; unexplained vaginal bleeding; pregnancy
Serious side effects
deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets for missed periods and irregular bleeding. They are a synthetic progesterone that stabilises the uterine lining.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits pituitary gonadotropin release, preventing follicular maturation and stabilising the endometrial tissue matrix.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Avoid during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Provera is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.