Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Levonorgestrel
Drug Class
Hormonal Contraceptives, Systemic
ATC Code
G03AC03, G03AD01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Famila?
Uses
Medroxyprogesterone tablets are used to treat abnormal menstrual bleeding , absent or irregular menstrual periods (amenorrhea) and to pre...
How It Works
Administer IM only. Shake container vigorously for at least 1 min before giving injection. Inject slowly, over 5-7 sec, into deltoid muscle. Do not inject into gluteal muscle. Pat site lightly after injection. Do not rub it.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
150 mg — As recommended.
(Depot Inj.) During first 5 days of cycle or in first 5 weeks postpartum. repeat at 3 months intervals.
2
Adult · IM
1000 to 3500 mg — As recommended.
3
Adult · PO
100 to 500 mg — 24 hourly
Dose vary according to indication.
4
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take medroxyprogesterone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Medroxyprogesterone is usually
5
Child
Not applicable for this age group
Safety Alerts
Hormone dependent carcinoma, pregnancy, acute porphyrias, severe arterial disease, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, history of breast cancer but can be used after 5 years if no evidence of disease and non-hormonal contraceptive methods unacceptable
Important Warnings
Severe depression, diabetes
While using as contraceptive wait 6 weeks post-partum if lactating, risk of breast cancer, history during pregnancy in disturbances of lipid metabolism or deterioration of otosclerosis or pruritus
Side Effects
Breast discomfortdepressiondizzinessheadacheindigestionloss of vision during treatment (discontinue treatment if papill oedema or retinal vascular lesions)menstrual irregularitiesnauseapruritusvomitingweight gaindisturbance ofappetiteinjection site-reactionsreduced bone mineral densityskin disorders. Rare: Osteoporosis
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with medroxyprogesterone
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Store Between 15°C-30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 149.86
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 50Rs 9,045.85
ServaidRs 82.6
DVAGORs 149.86
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