Megest 10mg Tablet
Description
Megest 10mg Tablet contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is identical to a hormone called progesterone. It is used to treat several conditions such as absence of menstrual cycle; heavy, irregul
ar, or painful menstrual cycle; abnormal bleeding from the uterus, and endometriosis. Menstrual cycle is regulated by various hormones naturally produced by the body. Medroxyprogesterone, also called as progestin balances out the levels of one such hormone called progesterone. It also causes the lining of uterus to become thinner, which is helpful in treating endometriosis and endometriosis-related pain. This medicine is not recommended in children. Always consume Megest 10mg tablets as per medical advice.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹49.59 |
You Save | ₹6.76 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Medroxyprogesterone(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation), endometriosis |
Side effects | Depression, difficulty sleeping, nervousness, dizziness, acne |
Therapy | FEMALE HORMONE PILLS |
Uses
- Amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation)
- Heavy, painful, or irregular menstrual cycle
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis
Contraindications
- Known allergy to any ingredients of Megest tablet
- Known or suspected pregnancy
- Known, a history of, or suspected breast cancer
- Thromboembolic disease (formation of blood clots in the blood vessels)
- Porphyria (Disorders resulting from build-up of certain chemicals related to red blood cell proteins)
- Known or a history of liver disease
Side effects
- Headache
- Depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Hair loss
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have or had blood clots forming in your blood vessels
- You have high blood pressure
- You have asthma
- You have liver problem
- You have diabetes mellitus
- You have cholelithiasis
- You have otosclerosis
- You have porphyria
- You have a migraine or severe headache
- You have systemic lupus erythematosus
- You have epilepsy
- You have a history of depression
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use
- Take Megest 10mg tablet at a dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor
- Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets
- Megest 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food
- Take the tablet at the same time every day
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- The effect of Megest 10mg tablets can be altered, when used along with aminoglutethimide, warfarin or other blood-thinning medications, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, nelfinavir, ritonavir, efavirenz, nevirapine, rifampicin, or rifabutin....
Storage and disposal
- Keep Megest tablets out of children's sight and reach
- Do not use after expiry date
- Store your tablets at a temperature between 20-25°C
- Do not dispose of the tablets in wastewater or household garbage
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Megest 10mg Tablet a contraceptive?
Q: Does Megest 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Q: When and how to consume the medicine?
Q: Can I consume Megest 10mg tablet with herbal medicines?
References
- PROVERA® (medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, USP) [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 25 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/011839s071lbl.pdf
- Provera 10 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 25 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3547/smpc
- Provera® 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg Tablets [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 25 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3547.pdf
- Sathe A, Gerriets V. Medroxyprogesterone [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 4 May 2022].
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