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Progesterone

Drug Class: Hormonal Preparations
Dosage Form: Implant
Strength:
Indications/Special comments: Used in prevention of pregnancy over a long time (up to 5 years).
Dosage Administration: Contraception (no hormonal contraceptive use in previous month):By subdermal implantation: Females of childbearing potential: 1 implant inserted during first 5 days of cycle, implant should be removed within 3 years of insertion. Contraception (postpartum): By subdermal implantation: Females of childbearing potential: 1 implant to be inserted 21 – 28 days after delivery, 1 implant to be inserted after 28 days postpartum in breast-feeding mothers; implant should be removed within 3 years of insertion. Contraception following abortion or miscarriage in the second trimester: By subdermal implantation: Females of childbearing potential: 1 implant to be inserted 21 – 28 days after abortion or miscarriage, implant should be removed within 3 years of insertion. Contraception following abortion or miscarriage in the first trimester: By subdermal implantation: Females of childbearing potential: 1 implant to be inserted within 5 days, implant should be removed within 3 years of insertion. Contraception (changing from other hormonal contraceptive): By subdermal implantation: Females of childbearing potential: Implant should be removed within 3 years of insertion (consult product literature).