Prometrium
Utilized to support hormone replacement therapy and indicated to alleviate menopausal symptoms through endocrine supplementation.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Progesterone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, soft
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Prometrium vary by country.
Prometrium details
- Condition
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Alternative names
- Utrogestan
- Therapeutic class
- Progestogen
- Pharmacological class
- Progestogen
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; headache; abdominal discomfort
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; mood changes; irregular menstrual bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, soft
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Besins Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Adult women (menopause).
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Not indicated during pregnancy.
Contraindications
active arterial thromboembolic disease; severe liver disease; known breast cancer
Precautions and warnings
monitor for signs of thrombosis; may cause drowsiness; periodic medical examinations advised
Serious side effects
thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; seizure, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilized to support hormone replacement therapy and indicated to alleviate menopausal symptoms through endocrine supplementation.
Mechanism of action
Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone. It facilitates the regulation of the uterine lining and supports hormonal balance during hormone replacement therapy.
What you will receive
Prometrium is the originator brand name, made by Besins Healthcare. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Besins Healthcare and do not ship the original Prometrium.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Progesterone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Prometrium
Prometrium is a formulation of progesterone, a key hormone commonly used in Hormone Replacement Therapy. Similar pharmaceutical products containing the same active ingredient are also available as Utrogestan. This medication is supplied as an oral tablet in distinct strengths of 100mg and 200mg.
Buying Prometrium online
Prometrium is registered across 14 markets, including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with accessibility also extending to patients in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. As one of the most ordered medications for hormonal support across the region, this allows for convenient online procurement with delivery to many locations. Choosing a reliable source provides peace of mind for expats and travellers, ensuring consistent supply even when you are far from a well stocked medical facility in your home country.