About Premelle 5mg Tablets
Progestin hormone
Used for
- Treats absent or irregular menstrual periods
- Treats abnormal uterine bleeding
- Protects the uterine lining during estrogen replacement therapy
Usual adult dose
Often 5–10 mg by mouth daily for 5–10 days; dose and schedule depend on the condition.
Common side effects
- Irregular bleeding or spotting
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Bloating or nausea
Important warnings
- Not a contraceptive and does not prevent pregnancy.
- Avoid with unexplained vaginal bleeding, current or previous blood clots, or hormone-sensitive cancers.
- Seek urgent care for chest pain, sudden breathlessness, or one-sided leg swelling.
- Use in estrogen replacement therapy requires assessment of individual risks.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy; contact a clinician if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Medroxyprogesterone can enter breast milk; use depends on the formulation and clinical circumstances.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines, rifampin, and St John’s wort may reduce its effects.
- Tell clinicians about other hormone medicines and all prescription or nonprescription products.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.