Prometrium
Progesterone tablets for secondary amenorrhoea and endometrial hyperplasia. They are often used alongside oestrogen to protect the uterine lining.
- Category
- Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Progesterone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mcg · 200mcg
Prometrium is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Prometrium depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Prometrium details
- Conditions
- Secondary Amenorrhoea · Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Alternative names
- progesterone
- Therapeutic class
- Progestogen
- Pharmacological class
- Progesterone Derivative
- Contraindications
- history of deep vein thrombosis; breast cancer; unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; weight changes; mood changes
- Serious side effects
- deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult females.
Patient summary
Progesterone tablets for secondary amenorrhoea and endometrial hyperplasia. They are often used alongside oestrogen to protect the uterine lining.
Mechanism of action
Enters target cells to bind progesterone receptors, transforming proliferative tissue into stable secretory tissue.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Prometrium names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Progesterone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.