b 555 873 (Medroxyprogesterone 5 mg)
Pill imprint b 555 873 has been identified as Medroxyprogesterone acetate 5 mg.
Medroxyprogesterone is used in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding; amenorrhea; birth control; endometrial hyperplasia, prophylaxis; endometrial cancer (and more), and belongs to the drug classes contraceptives, hormones/antineoplastics, progestins. Not for use in pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone 5 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
- Imprint:
- b 555 873
- Strength:
- 5 mg
- Color:
- White
- Size:
- 6.00 mm
- Shape:
- Round
- Availability:
- Prescription only
- Drug Class:
- Contraceptives
Hormones/antineoplastics
Progestins - Pregnancy Category:
- X - Not for use in pregnancy
- CSA Schedule:
- Not a controlled drug
- Manufacturer:
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- National Drug Code (NDC):
- 00555-0873
- Inactive Ingredients:
- crospovidone
lactose monohydrate
magnesium stearate
methylcellulose (15 mPa.s)
corn starch
sodium lauryl sulfate
| NDC Code | Manufacturer / Repackager |
|---|---|
| 66336-0603 | Dispensing Solutions Inc. (repackager) |
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
More about medroxyprogesterone
Consumer resources
- Medroxyprogesterone
- Medroxyprogesterone injectable suspension
- Medroxyprogesterone injectable suspension (subcutaneous)
- Medroxyprogesterone injection
- Medroxyprogesterone (Advanced Reading)
- Medroxyprogesterone Intramuscular (Advanced Reading)
- Other brands: Provera, Depo-Provera, Depo-Provera Contraceptive, depo-subQ provera 104
Professional resources
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