Meprate 10 Tablet

Composition of Meprate 10 Tablet

Meprate 10 Tablet contains Medroxyprogesterone acetate (10mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of Meprate 10 Tablet

Treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding Treatment of Amenorrhea Treatment of Endometriosis

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Abnormal uterine bleeding MEPRate 10mg Tablet is a synthetic progestin that replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone. It slows the growth of the lining of the womb before menstruation
• which reduces the bleeding during menstruation. If heavy periods become such a problem that they interfere with your everyday life
• then try taking things a little easier on those days. Some women find that relaxation techniques or yoga help them feel more relaxed and reduce stress. Getting a lot of exercise can also help. In Treatment of Amenorrhea MEPRate 10mg Tablet contains progesterone
• a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. Avoid any stress and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Improving weight and nutrition may be recommended in females with eating disorders or malnutrition to get the maximum benefit from MEPRate 10mg Tablet. In Treatment of Endometriosis MEPRate 10mg Tablet contains progesterone
• a female hormone that is important in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. Avoid any stress and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Improving weight and nutrition may be recommended in females with eating disorders or malnutrition to get the maximum benefit from MEPRate 10mg Tablet. Show More

How Meprate 10 Tablet works

MEPRate 10mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It works by replacing the natural progesterone hormone that the body is unable to make. This treats painful, irregular, or absent menstrual periods. It also prevents an overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in menopausal women taking estrogen (another female hormone).

How to take Meprate 10 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. MEPRate 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting and withdrawal bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Meprate 10 Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Meprate 10 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take a hormonal medicine at the same time every day; the effect depends on a steady level. Seek urgent care for sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, weakness on one side, or pain and swelling in a calf — hormone preparations can raise the risk of clots. Tell your doctor if you smoke, have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, or a family history of clots or breast cancer, before starting. Report any unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding to your doctor.

Do not take Meprate if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a history of blood clots, certain hormone-sensitive cancers, or active liver disease. Several are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin, several anti-epileptics and St John's wort make hormonal contraception unreliable. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.

How to store Meprate 10 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Meprate 10 Tablet

MEPRate 10mg Tablet may cause bleeding or spotting in between menstrual periods. Let your doctor know if this occurs frequently. Stop taking MEPRate 10mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get severe headaches, stabbing pains, or swelling in one leg; pain in breathing; sudden changes in your vision or hearing; or yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception, such as condoms, to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medication. Do not take MEPRate 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have unusual vaginal bleeding, or have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver problems, or bleeding problems.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SERUM INTERNATIONAL LTD`

Therapeutic class:

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Drug class:

Hormone preparation

Chemical class:

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogin derivative