Depo Monat Dosage/Direction for Use

Recommended Dose: The recommended dose of Depo Monat for monthly contraceptive injection is 0.5 ml administered by intramuscular injection.
(Strength of active ingredients = Medroxyprogesterone acetate 25 mg and Estradiol cypionate 5 mg.)
Mode of Administration: Shake well before use and administration is 0.5 ml by intramuscular injection.
The first injection should be given during the first 5 days of a normal menstrual period.
Second and Subsequent Injection: Monthly (28 to 30 days) after previous injection, not to exceed 33 days.
If the patient has not adhered to the prescribed schedule (greater than 33 days since last injection) or pregnancy should be considered and she should not receive another injection until pregnancy is ruled out.
Shortening the injection interval could lead to change in menstrual pattern.
Nursing mothers: Depo Monat should be administered no earlier than 4 weeks after delivery if not breastfeeding.
Depo Monat should be administered no earlier than 6 weeks after delivery if breastfeeding.