Meprate 10mg Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹66.62
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SERUM INSTITUTE OF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Medroxyprogesterone(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Menstrual disorders |
| Therapy | Female hormone pills |
| Side effects | Headache, nausea, abnormal bleeding, fever, weight gain |
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Medical Description
Meprate 10 tablet is a medicine containing a synthetic form of the female sex hormone progesterone, which is essential for maintaining a normal menstrual cycle. It is primarily prescribed for treating menstrual disorders such as irregular periods, absence of menstruation (amenorrhoea), and irregular bleeding. It may be used in the management of mild to moderate endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The active ingredient, Medroxyprogesterone, works by replacing the naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to regularize menses and achieve hormonal balance.
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor directs. Swallow the tablet whole with water; it can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at the same time each day and complete the full prescribed course. Stopping early or changing the dose without consulting your doctor is not advised. The duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on your specific condition and your response to the medication. Since Meprate is a hormonal medicine, it may take a few days to a few weeks to show its full therapeutic effect, although you may start feeling its action within about an hour of consumption.
There are certain situations when taking the Meprate tablet is not recommended. You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, as it can potentially cause abnormalities in the developing baby or pass into breast milk. It is also contraindicated if you have a history of breast cancer, certain blood-clotting disorders, or specific liver problems. Like all medicines, Meprate can have side effects, which may include weight gain, headache, nausea, abnormal bleeding, and fatigue. You should avoid consuming alcohol while on this medicine, as it can reduce bone density when taken with Meprate tablets.
Meprate is not a contraceptive and will not prevent pregnancy; therefore, you should use suitable birth control measures to avoid conception while on this medicine. Before starting Meprate, it is essential to inform your doctor about all other medications, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking, as well as any existing medical conditions you may have, such as kidney or heart disease, diabetes, asthma, or a history of blood clots.
Other medications that contain Medroxyprogesterone as an active ingredient include Deviry 10 tablet and Modus 10 tablet.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Medroxyprogesterone or any other ingredients of the Meprate 10 mg tablet.
- If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
- If you have or had a history of breast cancer.
- If you have any blood disorders like arterial thrombosis (blood clot formation in arteries) or venous thrombosis
- If you have liver problems.
- If you have porphyria (a blood disorder that affects the nervous system and skin).
Side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abnormal bleeding
- Fever
- Fatigue
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney or heart diseases such as high blood pressure.
- You have asthma or diabetes.
- You have liver problems or gallstones.
- You are suffering from migraine, depression or epilepsy.
- You have an allergic condition characterised by joint pain, skin rashes or high fever.
- You have hearing problems.
- You may experience weight gain and oedema when on this medicine, inform your doctor if you experience the same.
Directions for Use
- Meprate 10 mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume more than that prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not discontinue this medicine on your own.
Storage and disposal
- Store Meprate tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
- Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
Quick Tips
- Meprate 10 tablet is used in the treatment of irregular periods, irregular bleeding and absence of menstruation.
- Take this medicine exactly as recommended by your doctor. You should not consume more than the prescribed dose by your doctor.
- Meprate can have harmful effects on the baby if taken during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. It may lead to birth defects in the baby.
- Meprate 10mg Tablet is not a contraceptive. It is important to use an efficient method of birth control to avoid pregnancy. If you suspect that you are pregnant while taking the medicine, please inform your doctor immediately to prevent any harm to the baby.
- Meprate can also be used to delay periods, but it should be taken a few days before the expected start of the periods.
- The risk of blood clot formation increases if you are overweight, you have ever had a blood clot in veins or lungs, or you are immobile for long periods due to surgery, or you have had repeated miscarriages in the past. If you have any of these conditions, communicate the same to your doctor.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Meprate tablets may interact with other medicines and produce an altered response. Please tell your doctor if you are using any other medicines, over-the-counter medicines (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations.
- Medicines used in the treatment of seizures such as Aminoglutethimide can decrease the effect of the Meprate tablet.
- Medicines such as Warfarin, Ritonavir and Nelfinavir are known to interact with the Meprate tablet and alter its action.
- Other medicines such as medicines used to treat epilepsy such as Phenytoin, anti-TB medicines such as Rifampicin, anti-HIV medicines such as Nevirapine and Efavirenz should be used cautiously.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:MEPRATE
Manufacturer Name:SERUM INSTITUTE OF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Address:Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Unit-Ii, Plot No. 145, Phase V, Ida, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, Jeedimetla (V), Quthbullapur(M) Medchal Malkajgiri (Dist.) - 500055
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Meprate 10 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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