Progestad 500mg Tablet

Hydroxyprogesterone (500mg)

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Progestad 500mg Tablet is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
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Last updated on 02 Dec 2025 | 11:56 AM (IST)

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General Information

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Hydroxyprogesterone (500mg)

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Adbio Organics Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Progestad 500mg Tablet should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

There is limited data on the side effects of Progestad 500mg Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms that bother you or worsen while taking the medicine. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.

Before you start Progestad 500mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking, as some medicines may interact with Progestad 500mg Tablet.

Uses of Progestad Tablet

Prevention of Premature Labor

Benefits of Progestad Tablet

Prevention of Premature Labor
Progestad 500mg Tablet is a man-made, injectable form of the female hormone called progesterone, that helps lower the risk of delivering the baby too early (premature labor), particularly in women who have had this complication in an earlier pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone that thickens the lining of the uterus and prepares it for the growth and development of the baby. So, it helps your uterus grow during pregnancy and also prevents any contractions that can otherwise lead to miscarriage.

Side effects of Progestad Tablet

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

Common side effects of Progestad

Limited data available

How to use Progestad 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. Progestad 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Progestad 500mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Progestad Tablet works

Progestad 500mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone).

Quick tips

Progestad 500mg Tablet is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth).
It is only given to a woman who has had a preterm delivery in the past.
It is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc.).
Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
Inform your doctor immediately if you have pain in the chest, groin or legs, difficulty with breathing, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, sudden unexplained shortness of breath, a sudden loss of coordination, or vision changes while using this medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Progestad 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Progestad 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

SAFE

Progestad 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Progestad 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
This medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Progestad 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Progestad with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tamoxifen (Oral Route)

Do not consume Tamoxifen with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen.

Severe

Letrozole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Letrozole with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Severe

Anastrozole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Anastrozole with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.

Severe

Raloxifene (Oral Route)

Do not consume Raloxifene with Hydroxyprogesterone. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.

Severe

Darunavir (Oral Route)

It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treatment closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Use barrier methods (like condoms) for contraception to reduce the risk of HIV infection.

Frequently asked questions

What is Progestad 500mg Tablet and what is it used for?

Progestad 500mg Tablet is a type of female sex hormone. It helps to lower the risk of preterm delivery (early birth) in a pregnant woman, who had delivered a preterm baby in the past.

How should I take Progestad 500mg Tablet?

Progestad 500mg Tablet should be taken in the dose decided by your doctor. Your dose will depend on your exact medical condition. It can be taken with or without food. It is advisable to take Progestad 500mg Tablet at a fixed time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.

What if I miss a dose of Progestad 500mg Tablet?

Ideally, you should try not to miss any dose. However, if you miss a dose consult with your doctor as soon as you remember. You may consider taking the medicine at the same time or linking any particular daily activity like having food to fix a set time for medicine. You can also try pill reminders or pill boxes.

What are the side effects of using Progestad 500mg Tablet?

The common side effects of Progestad 500mg Tablet include nausea, diarrhea and hives. However, most of these side effects are not severe and resolve once your body adjusts to the medicine. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.

Is Progestad 500mg Tablet safe?

Progestad 500mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogin derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Progestins (First generation)

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 671-72.
MedIndia. HYdroxyprogesterone. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Adbio Organics Pvt Ltd
Address: SCF -436, Second Floor ,Motor Market, Manimajra, Chandigarh-160101( U.T.)

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Progestad Tablet

Benefits of Progestad Tablet

Side effects of Progestad Tablet

How to use Progestad Tablet

How Progestad Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tamoxifen (Oral Route)

Letrozole (Oral Route)

Anastrozole (Oral Route)

Raloxifene (Oral Route)

Darunavir (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Progestad 500mg Tablet and what is it used for?

How should I take Progestad 500mg Tablet?

What if I miss a dose of Progestad 500mg Tablet?

What are the side effects of using Progestad 500mg Tablet?

Is Progestad 500mg Tablet safe?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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