Provera Tablets

About Provera Tablets 10mg

Provera Tablets 10mg contain medroxyprogesterone acetate 10mg, a synthetic form of the natural female hormone progesterone. Provera is a prescription-only medicine used to regulate menstrual cycles and manage hormone-related menstrual conditions. It helps restore hormonal balance by supporting the normal lining of the womb.

Provera Tablets 10mg are commonly prescribed for short-term use under medical supervision and are suitable for adult women only.

What Are Provera Tablets 10mg Used For?

Provera Tablets 10mg are used to manage hormonal menstrual conditions, including irregular or missed periods, heavy or painful periods, and mild to moderate endometriosis. They are also commonly prescribed to help trigger a withdrawal bleed in women with absent periods.

Who Are Provera Tablets 10mg Suitable For?

Provera Tablets are suitable for adult women aged 18 years and over.

Do not take Provera Tablets if you:

• Are allergic to medroxyprogesterone acetate or any other ingredient
• Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
• Have current or past breast cancer
• Have liver disease
• Have a history of blood clots in veins or arteries
• Have porphyria

Speak to a healthcare professional before taking Provera if you:

• Have diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, migraines, or depression
• Have heart, kidney, or liver problems
• Have high blood pressure or gallstones
• Have had blood clots or are at risk of clotting
• Have a meningioma or history of one

How to Take Provera Tablets 10mg

1. Take Provera exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
2. Swallow the tablet whole with water.
3. Take the tablets at the same time each day.
4. Do not exceed the prescribed dose.

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose.

Possible Side Effects of Provera Tablets 10mg

Very common side effects:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting

Common side effects:

• Breast tenderness
• Weight gain
• Acne
• Tiredness
• Depression or mood changes

Rare but serious side effects include blood clots and severe allergic reactions. Seek medical help immediately if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, severe headaches, or swelling of the face or throat.

Ingredients

Inactive ingredients may vary depending on the specific brand or manufacturer, so if you have any allergies or hypersensitivities such as peanut (arachis) oil, lactose, gelatin, soy, or certain dyes and preservatives, please make sure to let us know during your consultation and check the ingredient list carefully before use.

Warnings and Precautions

• Provera is not a contraceptive.
• Use additional contraception while taking Provera.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• May increase the risk of blood clots, especially with prolonged use.
• Contains lactose and sucrose.

Storage Instructions

• Store below 25°C.
• Keep in the original packaging.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date.