Meprate 10mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimary uses of Meprate 10mg Tablet
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
MRP
₹54.65
₹5.46/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of Meprate Tablet
Meprate Tablet side effects
Common
Edema (swelling), Abdominal bloating, Anxiety, Irritability, Depression, Muscle pain.
How to use Meprate 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, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Meprate Tablet works
Meprate 10mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormones). It works as part of hormone replacement therapy by replacing the amount of oestrogen in the uterus. It works to bring on menstruation by replacing the natural progesterone that some women are missing.
In Depth Information on Meprate Tablet
Expert advice for Meprate Tablet
- Swallow each tablet whole. Take your tablets at the same time each day. Treatment may be required for 8 to 10 weeks before any effect can be found.
- Do not take medroxyprogesterone If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to medroxyprogesterone or other similar hormone medicines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- Avoid smoking while you are taking this medicine. Smoking greatly increases your risk of blood clots.
- This medicine can pass into body fluids (including urine, feces, vomit, semen, vaginal fluid). Patients and caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.
- Body fluids should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. Use condoms during sexual activity to avoid exposure to body fluids.
- Avoid becoming pregnant while being treated with medroxyprogesterone.
Meprate Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Meprate Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CAUTION
Meprate 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Meprate 10mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation.
Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Nonhormonal contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
Nonhormonal contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
Driving
Meprate 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Meprate 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Meprate 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Patient Concerns
User Submitted Feedback For Meprate 10mg Tablet
Patients taking Meprate 10mg Tablet
Twice A Day
Once A Day
Thrice A Day
What were the side-effects while using Meprate 10mg Tablet?
Dizziness
No Side Effect
Headache
Abdominal pain
Abdominal distension
How do you take Meprate Tablet?
With food
With or without food
Empty stomach
How much was the improvement?
Excellent26%
Average31%
Poor43%
Please rate Meprate 10mg Tablet on price
Not Expensive41%
Average48%
Expensive11%
What are you using Meprate Tablet for?
Amenorrhea
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Others
Contraception
Survey Participants: 425
Disclaimer
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Frequently asked questions about Meprate Tablet
Frequently asked questions about Medroxyprogesterone
Meprate is a medicine which contains a synthetic, steroid hormone similar to but not same as progesterone, so, it is a non-bio-identical hormone.
Q. Can I take Meprate with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Meprate can be taken with paracetamol (acetaminophen). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Meprate prevents follicular maturation and stops ovulation.
Yes, like any other medicine, Meprate has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Yes, Meprate can be used as a contraceptive, a birth control pill. However, it should be used only when advised by your doctor.
Meprate is safe if used in doses as prescribed by your gynecologist or physician for a prescribed duration.
Meprate can cause prolonged bleeding when used immediately after delivery or termination of pregnancy. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing prolonged bleeding while taking Meprate.
Meprate does not make you sleepy, rather it causes insomnia (inability to sleep), which is an uncommon side effect with its use. In case you feel sleepy while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor.
Yes, weight gain is a very common side effect of Meprate. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing weight gain while taking Meprate.
Yes, acne is a common side effect seen with the use of Meprate. Please consult your gynecologist or physician if you have acne while taking Meprate.
No, constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Meprate. Please discuss with your physician if you experience constipation while taking Meprate.
Meprate itself is a birth control pill. Please consult your gynecologist or physician before taking it with other birth control pills.
Q. Can I take Meprate with ibuprofen?
Meprate can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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