Medroxyprogesterone

FDA Drug Profile

Drug Details

Generic Name
Medroxyprogesterone
Brand Names
N/A
Application Number
Sponsor
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company LLC
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
POWDER
Routes
N/A
Active Ingredients
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Limitations of Use: The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is not recommended as a long-term (i.e. longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is a progestin indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. (1) Limitations of Use: The use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is not recommended as a long-term (i.e., longer than 2 years) birth control method unless other options are considered inadequate. (1 , 5.1)