Hydroxyprogesterone injection and Solesta

• Generic Name: hydroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Makena, Makena Auto-Injector, Hylutin, Delta-Lutin, Duralutin, Hyprogesterone, Prodrox

Hydroxyprogesterone is a form of progestin, a manmade form of a female hormone called progesterone.

Hydroxyprogesterone is used to lower the risk of premature birth in a woman who has already had one premature baby. Hydroxyprogesterone will not stop premature labor that has already begun.

Hydroxyprogesterone is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc).

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

• Generic Name: dextranomer / sodium hyaluronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Solesta

Solesta are natural materials formed into a gel that is similar to certain substances that occur naturally in your body. Solesta works by thickening the tissues in your anal canal.

Solesta is injected as an implant into your anal canal to treat fecal incontinence (loss of bowel control) in adults.

This medicine is usually given after diet changes and other medications have been tried without success.

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