PRO-VIRON is a brand name for Mesterolone. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Androgen deficiency or male infertility when associated with primary or secondary male hypogonadism.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
The following dosages are recommended:
Adults: Initially: 3 or 4 tablets daily for several months, followed by maintenance therapy of 2-3 tablets (50-75mg) daily.
Children:
Not recommended in children.
If, in individual cases, frequent or persistent erections occur, the dose should be discontinued in order to avoid injury to the penis. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisations of the medicinal product is important.
It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard
Androgens are not suitable for enhancing muscular development in healthy individuals or for increasing physical ability. Regular examination of the prostate during treatment is advised, in order to exclude prostatic carcinoma. In rare cases benign, and in even rarer cases, malignant liver tumours leading in isolated cases to life-threatening intra-abdominal haemorrhage have been observed after the use of hormonal substances such as the one contained in Pro-viron.
If severe upper abdominal complaints, liver enlargement or signs of intra-abdominal haemorrhage occur, the possibility of a liver tumour should be included in the differential diagnosis. 8 “Undesirable effects”).
Pro-viron is contraindicated in the presence of prostatic carcinoma since androgens can stimulate the growth of an existing carcinoma. Previous or existing liver tumours. Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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