Deviry 10 Tablet

Composition of Deviry 10 Tablet

Deviry 10 Tablet contains Medroxyprogesterone acetate 10 mg. It belongs to the Progestin (synthetic progesterone) class of medicines.

Uses of Deviry 10 Tablet

• Treatment of secondary amenorrhoea (absence of periods)
• abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
• menstrual cycle regulation; may be used in endometriosis as prescribed

Key benefits

• Helps restart periods in secondary amenorrhoea
• Controls abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance
• Regulates menstrual cycle
• Stabilizes uterine lining (endometrium)

How Deviry 10 Tablet works

Medroxyprogesterone is a synthetic progesterone (progestin). It corrects progesterone deficiency, stabilizes the uterine lining (endometrium) and, after stopping the medicine, withdrawal bleeding may occur to help regulate the menstrual cycle.

How to take Deviry 10 Tablet

Tablet to be taken by mouth as prescribed by the doctor. Can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Dose and duration depend on the condition (e.g., amenorrhoea or abnormal bleeding); do not self-start or stop without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Deviry as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Deviry than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Deviry 10 Tablet

Most side effects of Deviry are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• headache
• breast tenderness
• bloating
• abdominal pain/cramps
• dizziness
• mood changes
• spotting/breakthrough bleeding
• changes in periods
• weight gain

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Deviry 10 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only (Schedule H). Not for use in known/suspected pregnancy. Seek medical advice before use if you have liver disease, history of blood clots (DVT/PE), stroke/heart disease, breast/uterine cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, severe depression, diabetes, or migraine. May cause irregular bleeding especially initially. Stop and seek urgent care for symptoms of thrombosis (leg swelling/pain, chest pain, sudden breathlessness) or jaundice. Use caution when driving if dizzy.

Interactions with other medicines

Enzyme inducers may reduce effect: rifampicin/rifabutin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital/primidone, topiramate, St John’s wort; some antiretrovirals (e.g., efavirenz) may alter levels. May affect glucose control with antidiabetic medicines. Consult doctor/pharmacist for all concomitant medicines.

How to store Deviry 10 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Hormonal (Progestin)

Drug class:

Progestin (synthetic progesterone)