Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 Mg

The lowest available strength of
 oral medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera®) is a 2.5-mg tablet. The tablets also come in two other strengths.
 
Medroxyprogesterone is also available in the form of an injection (Depo-Provera®, depo-subQ Provera 104®). The injections are available in the following forms:
 
 
For safety reasons, it is recommended that women use the lowest effective dose of medroxyprogesterone.
 
(To learn more about the 2.5-mg strength of medroxyprogesterone acetate, as well as the other forms and strengths, click Medroxyprogesterone. This eMedTV article gives a comprehensive overview of this prescription drug, with information on how it works, who makes it, what to do in cases of overdose, and more.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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