Proluton depot 500 injection

What Is Proluton Depot 500 injection?

Proluton depot 500 is a 500 mg injection. Its active ingredient is hydroxyprogesterone caproate, which is a synthetic form of progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone the body naturally produces during pregnancy This product is manufactured by German Remedies division of Zydus healthcare. The 500 mg strength is commonly prescribed in pregnancy support protocols. It is not an over-the-counter product.

What It Treats

Proluton depot 500mg injection is used in pregnancy to reduce the risk of preterm birth. It is prescribed for women who have had a premature delivery before. Doctors also use it to support early pregnancy where low progesterone levels are a concern.

It is also prescribed in cases of recurrent pregnancy loss linked to progesterone deficiency. These are the main reasons it is used. Your doctor will confirm whether this injection suits your specific case.

How It Works

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate mimics the action of natural progesterone in the body. The Corpus Luteum in the ovary produces progesterone, which enriches the uterus with thick blood capillaries to support a growing foetus. When natural progesterone levels are not sufficient, this injection supplements that supply.

It helps keep the uterine lining stable. It also reduces uterine activity that could trigger early labour. The effect builds over repeated doses, which is why consistent weekly injections matter during the prescribed window.

Progesterone support is well established in obstetric care.

How to Take Proluton Depot 500

Proluton depot 500 is given as an intramuscular injection. A trained nurse or doctor should give this injection. It is not self-administered at home. The injection goes into the muscle of the upper outer buttock or the outer thigh.

Your doctor will decide how often you receive it based on your condition. Most pregnancy-related protocols involve one injection per week. Do not adjust the schedule on your own.

Always complete the full course your doctor prescribes.

Store the injection vial at the temperature your doctor or pharmacist specifies. Keep it away from children and out of direct sunlight. Do not keep opened vials for later use.

Missed Dose and Overdose

If you miss a scheduled injection, contact your doctor straight away. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one. Your doctor will advise whether to reschedule or continue as planned.

If you notice anything unusual after receiving the dose: 

• severe pain, swelling, or difficulty breathing, 

Seek medical attention immediately. Do not wait to see if symptoms settle on their own.

Report any reaction quickly.

Side Effects

Like all injectable hormones, proluton depot 500 can cause side effects. Most are mild. Some require attention.

Common side effects include:

• Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site
• Nausea
• Headache
• Mood changes
• Fatigue

Less common but more serious side effects include:

• Blood clots in the legs or lungs
• Jaundice or liver-related symptoms
• Increased blood pressure
• Depression

Most patients who use this injection regularly report injection site soreness as the most consistent issue. Rotating the injection site between doses helps reduce this.

If you experience chest pain, severe shortness of breath, or sudden swelling in one leg, seek emergency care without delay.

Who Should Avoid It

Not every patient is a suitable candidate for this injection. Tell your doctor your full medical history before starting.

Avoid proluton depot 500 if you have a history of blood clots, liver disease, or hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast or uterine cancer. Women with uncontrolled high blood pressure or a known allergy to hydroxyprogesterone caproate should not use it. It should also be avoided if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been investigated.

This treatment is not suitable for everyone. A qualified medical professional should be consulted before starting or stopping it.

Price and Availability

The proluton depot 500mg injection price at Fertimeds is listed on the product page. Prices for injectable hormone products can vary based on pack size and availability. Check the current listing for the most accurate price before ordering. This medication requires a valid prescription in most countries and is available through fertimeds.