Proluton Depot Injection - Hydroxyprogesterone (250mg/ml) medicine

Proluton Depot Injection

4.6 (16 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Zydus Cadila ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy Category C ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is Proluton Depot Injection used for?

Proluton Depot Injection (Hydroxyprogesterone (250mg/ml)) is used to treat . It contains Hydroxyprogesterone (250mg/ml), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Hydroxyprogesterone (250mg/ml)
  • Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š Proluton Depot Injection Uses & Benefits

  • Proluton Depot 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 lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.Proluton Depot 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 hives.
  • 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.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Hydroxyprogesterone (250mg/ml)
Brand NameProluton Depot Injection
ManufacturerZydus Cadila
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class
Action ClassInformation pending
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take Proluton Depot Injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of Proluton Depot Injection

  • Nausea
  • Itching
  • Diarrhea
  • Hives
  • Nodules
  • Injection site reactions (pain
  • swelling
  • redness)

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for Proluton Depot Injection

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Hydroxyprogesterone (250mg/ml)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 13, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Happy Patient Jul 13, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 13, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 13, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Verified User Jul 13, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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