Progynon® | Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate / Oestradiol Valerate) - 10mg/ml (10 amps)
Product Name: Progynon Depot
Product Type: Estradiol (Estrogens) / Oestradiol (Oestrogens)
Packaging and Product:
- Each packet contains 10 × 1 ml amps
Each 1 ml amp contains 10mg of Estradiol Valerate (Oestradiol Valerate) in Arachis (Peanut) Oil
Note: This product does NOT include syringes
Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate / Oestradiol Valerate) is used to treat the symptoms of low estrogen in women who do not produce enough estrogen naturally. It is sometimes used to relieve the symptoms of certain types of prostate cancer.
Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate / Oestradiol Valerate) Directions
The estradiol valerate form of long acting estrogen injection come as a liquid to inject into a muscle. Consult you doctor or health-care professional about frequency and correct dosage for your needs.
Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate / Oestradiol Valerate) Side Effects
Estrogen injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- breast pain or tenderness
- upset stomach
- vomitting
- weight gain or loss
- dizziness
- nervousness
- depression
- irritability
- changes insexual desire
- hair loss
- unwanted hair growth
- spotty darkening of the skin on the face
- difficult wearing contact lenses
- leg cramps
- swelling, redness, buring, itching, or irritation of the vagina
- vaginal discharge
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- bulging eyes
- pain, swelling, or tenderness in the stomach
- loss of appetite
- weakness
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- joint pain
- movements that are difficult to control
- rash or blisters
- hives
- itching
- swelling of the eyes, face, tongue, throat, hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
Estrogen may increase your risk of developing cancer of the ovaries or gallbladder disease that may need to be treated with surgery. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using estrogen injection.
Estrogen may cause growth to slow or stop early in children who receive large doses for a long time. Estrogen injection may also affect the timing and speed of sexual development in children.Your child's doctor will monitor him or her carefully during his or her treatment with estrogen. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of giving this medication to your child.
Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate / Oestradiol Valerate) Overdoes
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- upset stomach
- vomitting
- vaginal bleeding
Storage
Store Progynon Depot (Estradiol Valerate / Oestradiol Valerate) away from light |