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Duphaston

Dydrogesterone

Indicated to address localised endometrial balance to relieve painful menstrual irregularities and support pregnancy maintenance.

Active ingredient
Dydrogesterone
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
10mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Duphaston, depending on stock.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Duphaston vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Duphaston details

Alternative names
dydrogesterone
Therapeutic class
Synthetic Progestogen
Pharmacological class
Progesterone Derivative
Minor side effects
breakthrough bleeding; headache; nausea
Moderate side effects
breast tenderness; weight changes; mood swing
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; Phenytoin
Age restrictions
Approved for adult females.
Contraindications

unexplained vaginal bleeding; active thromboembolic disease; known sex hormone-dependent neoplasms

Patient summary

indicated to address localised endometrial balance to relieve painful menstrual irregularities and support pregnancy maintenance.

Mechanism of action

Replaces missing progesterone in target tissues, transforming proliferative endometrium into secretory phases to stabilise uterine structures.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category B: No evidence of fetal risk. Widely used for threatened miscarriage. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.

What you will receive

Duphaston is the originator brand name, made by Abbott. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Abbott.

  • The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Dydrogesterone is offered.
  • The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
  • Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.

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