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Depo-Ralovera TM
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Active ingredients: medroxyprogesterone
Pack: Depo-Ralovera 150 mg/mL injection, 1 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DEPO-RALOVERA medroxyprogesterone acetate 150 mg/1 mL injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
1. Carcinoma: Palliative treatment of recurrent and/or metastatic breast or renal cell cancer and of inoperable recurrent or metastatic endometrial carcinoma. 2. Endometriosis: For use in the treatment of visually proven (laparoscopy) endometriosis where the required end-point of treament is pregnancy, or for the control of symptoms when surgery is contra-indicated or has been unsuccessful. 3. Contraception (ovulation supression) : For long-term prevention of pregnancy in women when administered at 3-month intervals. Since loss of bone mineral density (BMD) may occur in pre-menopausal women who use DEPO-RALOVERA long-term (greater than 2 years), women should be assessed, before starting treatment for contraception or endosmetriosis, regarding the risk of osteoporosis. Women under the age of 18 Years may be at risk of failing to achive their predicted peak bone mineral density (See WARNINGS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- White suspension.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1mL X 1 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient medroxyprogesterone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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