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Provera 10mg Tablets
From £16.99Take Provera 10mg to delay your periods for a special occasion or event.
Medication features:
- Period delay tablets
- Active ingredient is medroxyprogesterone acetate
- Best to be used up to 10 days
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Provera Prices
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| Provera | 30 tablets | 60 tablets | 90 tablets |
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| 10 mg | £16.99 | £32.99 | £46.99 |
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Prices include free private prescription. |
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Delivery charges
Royal Mail 1st Class | £3.95
- Delivered within 1-3 working days.
- Excludes bank holidays.
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- Excludes Sundays and bank holidays.
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Treatment Information
Overview
Buy Provera 10mg tablets Online
You can buy Provera medicine from our pharmacy online in the UK. First, complete the online medical assessment. A doctor will look at your information. If you are approved, our pharmacy team will send your medicine to your home for delivery the next day.
About Provera
Provera is a medicine used to delay your period. It contains medroxyprogesterone as the active ingredient, which helps delay your periods for up to 10 days.
Provera Summary
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Type of medicine |
Progesterone |
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Use |
Helps delay your periods for up to 17 days. |
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How it works |
Works by maintaining the lining of the womb to prevent a period from starting. |
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Active Ingredient |
Medroxyprogesterone |
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Directions of use |
Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water as directed when required. Do not chew or crush tablet. |
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Available strengths |
10mg |
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Side effects |
Common side effects include nausea, headaches, vaginal bleeding /spotting, breast tenderness, weight gain |
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Generic |
No |
The information provided in the summary table is for reference only. It is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any period delay treatment, including Provera.
How effective is Provera for period delay?
When used as prescribed by your doctor, Provera is known to effectively delay periods. Once you stop taking the Provera tablets, your period will return 1 to 3 days later.
In many cases, Provera is as effective at delaying your periods as the contraceptive pill. If you do not use a combined contraceptive pill, then Provera is a good alternative as an effective period delay treatment. It is also recommended as a safe option for anyone who cannot take contraceptive pill due to being at risk of vaginal bleeding because of deep in thrombosis or developing blood clots.
How does Provera work?
Provera’s main ingredient, medroxyprogesterone, is a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone. When progesterone levels drop each month, it triggers the uterus to shed the lining, which results in the monthly period that women experience. Therefore, by taking Provera and keeping those progesterone levels high, your period is delayed.
What is contained in Provera?
Each Provera tablet contains 10mg of the active ingredient medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Additionally, the inactive ingredients found in each 10mg of Provera tablet include:
- 2.5 mg: Lactose monohydrate, sucrose, maize starch, liquid paraffin, talc, calcium stearate, sunset yellow (E110), purified water.
- 5 mg: Lactose monohydrate, starch, sucrose, liquid paraffin, calcium stearate, talc, the colour FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminium Lake, purified water.
- 10 mg: Lactose monohydrate, sucrose, maize starch, liquid paraffin, talc, calcium stearate, purified water.
Choosing between Provera and Norethisterone
Provera and Utovlan (Norethisterone) are both very effective as period delay tablets, but the effects of each vary depending on the person. Your doctor will determine the more suitable option to delay your period after considering your medical history.
For further information on the difference between Provera and Norethisterone, read here.
Directions
What dose of Provera should I take?
You should not take Provera if you are under the age of 18. Additionally, make sure to take this medicine exactly as directed by your GP. Furthermore, the number of tablets you need to take every day depends on how long you wish to delay your period.
It is advised to take Provera 10mg 3 times a day.
- 1 pack (30 tablets) = 7 days period delay
- 2 packs (60 tablets) = 17 days period delay
How should I take Provera?
Provera must be taken as directed by your doctor, and if you are uncertain, you can ask one of our pharmacists or doctor by booking a free appointment with our online pharmacy.
To delay your period you should begin taking Provera tablets 3 times a day, 3 days before your periods are due. You then continue taking them until the end of your prescription, after which your period will begin in between 1 and 3 days.
Do not take a smaller or larger dosage than that which is prescribed for you, as you will have been given the necessary amount for your personal requirement. If you miss a dose and it is nearly time for your next tablet, then wait for that and do not double dose up. If you remember within a few hours of the missed dose you can then take it.
For further information read the patient information leaflet.
How long can I take Provera for?
For period delay, Provera is ideally used only for a short period of time, usually around 10 days. If you will require it for a longer time, for example, if you are travelling, being placed on bedrest or booked to have an operation, then you can discuss this with your doctor and they will advise you on the best option for your health and safety.
Cautions
What are the side effects of Provera?
As with any other medication, Provera may cause side effects. However, such instances are rare and occur if your body is unable to tolerate this medicine. In the unlikely event this happens, immediately stop taking Provera and, in addition, speak to your doctor immediately.
The most common side effects in women using Provera have been found to be:
- Nausea,
- Headaches and
- Vaginal bleeding and/or spotting.
Still common but less occurring side effects include:
- Fluid retention
- Breast tenderness
- Weight gain
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Acne
- Heavy future periods
- Painful future periods
These should all be mild enough not to stop you using the medication; moreover, they should ease over the course of the prescription. If they do not and you are struggling with the side effects, consult your doctor.
Who should not take Provera?
As Provera is not suitable for everyone, it is important to inform your GP of your previous and present conditions. Therefore, do not take Provera if you have any of the following conditions:
- Epilepsy or experience seizures
- Migraine headaches
- Heart problems
- Diabetes
- A history of depression
- Liver problems
- Gallstones
- Asthma
- High blood pressure or hypertension
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Intolerance to certain sugars
- Breast cancer or have had it in the past
- Porphyria
- Blood clots in your veins or arteries
Warnings to consider before taking Provera
As mentioned, Provera to delay periods is not suitable for everyone. Therefore, avoid taking Provera if you have or had:
- Breast cancer
- Venous or arterial blood clot
- Complications with your liver
If you have any of the following conditions, speak to your doctor before taking Provera:
- Epilepsy or seizures
- Migraines or severe headaches
- Asthma or difficulty breathing
- Heart or kidney problems, including high blood pressure or hypertension
- Diabetes
- Depression or other mood disorders
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- You just had a medical procedure
Can I take Provera whilst pregnant or breastfeeding?
You must not take Provera whilst pregnant, and if you think you might be, speak to your doctor who will ask you to take a test before prescribing this medication.
Although medroxyprogesterone passes into the milk, there is no evidence which shows it harms the baby. If you are breastfeeding, speak to a doctor about your concerns prior to taking Provera.
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Faq
Will I get a heavier period once I stop using Provera Tablets?
There is a possibility that you experience heavier and more painful periods once you stop using Provera Tablets. However periods like this are usually temporary and return to normal once your cycle restarts.
Can I take other medication while using Provera Tablets?
There are a few medicines which you must not combine with Provera Tablets, they include:
- Antifungal medicines
- Anti-seizure medicines
- Medicines that impact your liver enzymes
Can I gain weight while taking Provera?
Hormonal drugs can lead to weight gain. Unfortunately, that is a very common side effect of Provera, and about 1 in 10 Provera users experience it.
Does Provera alter your mood?
Yes. Provera can cause mood alterations. This is because one of the most common side effects of Provera is depression.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Provera, take it as soon as possible. But, if enough time has passed since your missed dose, and it is time for the next one, skip it. Do not take a double dose.
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