ATC codes:
G03DA02
Indication
Excessive menstruation with irregular cycle
ICD11 code:
GA22
INN
Medroxyprogesterone
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
Formulations
Oral > Solid:
5 mg
EML status history
Sex
Female
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of square box listings on the EML and EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended norethisterone be specified as a therapeutic alternative under the square box listing for medroxyprogesterone acetate on the EML for this indication.