Medicine Overview

Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Endometriosis
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – 10 mg
Frequency: twice daily to three times daily
Note: Cyclically or continuously.
Indication: Recurrent miscarriage
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – 10 mg
Frequency: twice daily
Note: Given cyclically until conception, then continuously until week 20 of pregnancy, after which dose may be gradually reduced.

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Pediatric
Dose: None – None
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available
Administration
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Take as prescribed
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenobarbital, rifampicin
Enhances the clearance of progestogens

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding
Risk of masking serious conditions
Thromboembolic Disorders
Risk of blood clots

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at below 30°C in a dry place protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

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