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
This listing uses Prometrium as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Prometrium vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Progesterone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.