Provironum 25mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Mesterolone 25 mg
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONPROVIRONUM 25MG contains Mesterolone which belongs to the group of medicines called Androgens. It is used to manage potency disturbances, male infertility, and male hypogonadism only. Male hypogonadism is a condition when the body does not produce enough testosterone. Testosterone is essential for the development and maintenance of the male reproductive organs as well as other male characteristics such as hair growth, deep voice, sexual drive, muscle mass and body fat distribution. It is for use in male patients only. PROVIRONUM 25MG is not recommended for use in patients with prostate cancer, male breast cancer, high blood calcium levels, or porphyria. PROVIRONUM 25MG should be used with caution in patients with kidney or heart disease, prostate disease, diabetes, migraine, fits or seizure disorder, abnormal red blood cells or blood disorder, sleep apnoea, etc. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Prior to management with PROVIRONUM 25MG, your doctor may examine your prostate and may advise you to take relevant tests to understand your condition. GBNKEYWORD] is not recommended for use in children and it should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Consult your doctor before taking PROVIRONUM 25MG. The most common
Uses
OF PROVIRONUM 25MGUsed to manage: potency disturbances male infertility male hypogonadism
How It Works
PROVIRONUM 25MG works similar to the male sex hormone called testosterone. This medicine supplements the male hormone produced by the body. As a result, it helps to manage conditions associated with low testosterone levels in the body.
Directions for Use
Take PROVIRONUM 25MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration of management and frequency for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking PROVIRONUM 25MG without contacting your doctor.
Side Effects
taking PROVIRONUM 25MG are headache, fluid retention, breast enlargement, increased sexual drive, acne, excess hair growth, premature puberty and stunted growth. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom worsens. USES OF PROVIRONUM 25MGUsed to manage: potency disturbances male infertility male hypogonadism HOW PROVIRONUM 25MG WORKSPROVIRONUM 25MG works similar to the male sex hormone called testosterone. This medicine supplements the male hormone produced by the body. As a result, it helps to manage conditions associated with low testosterone levels in the body. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake PROVIRONUM 25MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration of management and frequency for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking PROVIRONUM 25MG without contacting your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF PROVIRONUM 25MGCOMMON headache fluid retention breast enlargement increased sexual drive psychiatric disturbances such as aggression, increased or decreased energy levels, elation, or irritability acne excessive hairiness premature puberty stunted growth RAREStop taking PROVIRONUM 25MG and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reaction symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, rash, itching or hives on the skin enlarged prostate symptoms such as changes in urination, blood in the urine or semen unwanted, frequent, or prolonged and painful erections severe stomach pain or tenderness feeling unwell prolonged stomach pain, blood in the stools or vomit, or yellowish discolouration of the skin and the eyes
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPROVIRONUM 25MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women since it is used only in male patients. Contact your doctor for advice. BREASTFEEDINGPROVIRONUM 25MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women since it is used only in male patients. Contact your doctor for advice. KIDNEYPROVIRONUM 25MG should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking PROVIRONUM 25MG. LIVERPROVIRONUM 25MG is not recommended for use in patients with previous or existing liver tumours and should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking PROVIRONUM 25MG. ALLERGYDo not take PROVIRONUM 25MG if you are allergic to Mesterolone or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEPROVIRONUM 25MG should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking PROVIRONUM 25MG. OTHERS PROVIRONUM 25MG is not recommended for use if you have: prostate cancer male breast cancer high blood calcium levels porphyria Before taking PROVIRONUM 25MG, inform your doctor if you have: prostate disease blood vessel disease high blood pressure difficulty in passing urine migraine epilepsy diabetes sleep apnoea (sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts) polycythaemia (blood disorder causing high concentration of red blood cells in your blood) porphyria (rare metabolising disorder) Use in paediatrics: PROVIRONUM 25MG is not recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: PROVIRONUM 25MG should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before taking PROVIRONUM 25MG.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking PROVIRONUM 25MG, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: phenobarbital and phenytoin (used to manage seizures) cyclosporine (used to suppress the immune system) antidiabetics such as metformin, glimepiride or voglibose (used to manage diabetes mellitus) thyroxine (used to manage and replace low thyroid levels) oral anticoagulants such as warfarin (used to manage or prevent blood clots) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of PROVIRONUM 25MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are liver abnormalities, tumours, changes in blood lipids, increased risk of heart disease, reduced glucose tolerance, decreased testosterone levels, enlargement of male breast tissue, stunted growth, psychiatric disturbances, acute withdrawal syndrome, vomiting blood or blood in stools and tendon damage. SYNOPSIS Drug : Mesterolone Pharmacological Category : Androgens Therapeutic Indication : Potency disturbances, Male infertility, Male Hypogonadism Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep PROVIRONUM 25MG out of reach of children Store PROVIRONUM 25MG at room temperature