Provera

Active Ingredient(s): Medroxyprogesterone
FDA Approved: * June 18, 1959
Pharm Company: * PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
Category: Women's Health / Fertility

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) in injectable form and sold under the brand name Depo-Provera among others, is a hormonal medication of the progestin type.[9][3] It is used as a method of birth control and as a part of menopausal hormone therapy.[9][3] It is also used to treat endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal sexuality in males, and certain types of cance... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Provera PROVERA;10
Provera 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-0050
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Provera PROVERA;2;5
Provera 2.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-0064
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Provera PROVERA;5
Provera 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-0286
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Provera PROVERA;10
Provera 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-0051
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company LLC
Provera PROVERA;2;5
Provera 2.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-0065
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company LLC
Provera 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-0287
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company LLC

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