Proluton Depot (Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate)
Proluton Depot (Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate) Injection is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lowers the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.Proluton Depot 250mg/ml Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time.
Proluton Depot 250mg/ml Injection is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lowers the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.
Proluton Depot 250mg/ml Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include local site reactions at the injection site, nausea, itching, diarrhea, and rash. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may affect blood sugar levels, so monitor your blood sugar regularly. It is better to inform the doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain while using this medicine.
Before taking this medicine inform doctor, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes, or any liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Uses of Proluton Depot Injection
- Prevention of Premature Labor
Benefits of Proluton Depot Injection
In Prevention of Premature Labor
Side effects of Proluton Depot Injection
Common side effects of Proluton Depot
- Injection site pain
- Injection site swelling
- Red spots or bumps
- Rash
How to use Proluton Depot Injection
How Proluton Depot Injection works
| Equivalent Brand | Proluton Depot |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate |
| Indication | Preterm labor |
| Strength | 250 mg, 500mg |
| Manufacturer | German Remedies Private Ltd |
| Packaging | 2 ml in 1 vial |
| Pharmaceutical Form | Injections |
| Size | 3 Injections, 6 Injections, 12 Injections |





