Preroid 55mg
Tablet
Renata Limited
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Preroid 5. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Preroid 5 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful ef... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Preroid 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Preroid 5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
After taking Preroid 5, some women experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurred ... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Preroid 5 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Preroid 5 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Preroid 5 is a medicine used to treat uterine fibroids (a non-cancerous growth in the uterus). It is used for intermittent treatment and pre-operative t... View More
Uses of Preroid 5
- Uterine fibroids
Side effects of Preroid 5
- Absence of menstrual periods
- Headache
- Endometrial hyperplasia
How to use Preroid 5
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. Preroid 5 may be taken wit... View More
How Preroid 5 works
Preroid 5 is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. It works by modifying the action of progesterone (natural female hormone). It is used either b... View More
What if you forget to take Preroid 5?
If you miss a dose of Preroid 5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- Preroid 5 is used for the treatment of uterine fibroids and their associated symptoms, such as painful periods, heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
- It considerably reduces or stops your menstrual bleeding within the first 10 days of treatment. Notify your doctor if you continue to have heavy bleedin... View More
- Your periods will usually start again within four weeks of stopping Preroid 5.
- Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Preroid 5 as it may make hormonal... View More
- Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to assess the functioning of your liver. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of skin/eye, dark urine... View More
Indication
Emergency contraception, For pre-operative treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women of reproductive age
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Emergency Contraception: One tablet taken orally as soon as possible within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspe... View More
Contraindication
Ulipristal Acetate is contraindicated for use in the case of known or suspected pregnancy. Hypersensitivity to ulipristal acetate or to any of the exc... View More
Mode of Action
Selective progesterone receptor modulator with antagonistic and partial agonistic effects. When taken immediately before ovulation, postpones follicula... View More
Precaution
Existing Pregnancy Not indicated for termination of an existing pregnancy. Pregnancy should be excluded before prescribing Ulipristal Acetate. Ectop... View More
Side Effect
Mood disorders; headache, dizziness; nausea, abdominal pain/discomfort, vomiting; myalgia, back pain; dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, breast tenderness; fati... View More
Interaction
Concomitant administration of medicinal products containing progestagen is not recommended. Also concomitant use of ulipristal acetate and potent CYP3... View More
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