Colocort and Provera

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: rectal suspension
• Other Brand Names: Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Cortef, Solu-Cortef

• It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.

• Generic Name: medroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Provera, Depo-Provera, Depo-subQ provera 104, Depo-Provera Contraceptive

Provera is a progestin (a form of progesterone), a female hormone that helps regulate ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and menstrual periods.

Provera is used to treat conditions such as absent or irregular menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding. This medicine is also used to decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia (a condition that may lead to uterine cancer) while taking estrogens.

Provera is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy.

Provera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.