Prometrium
Designed to support physiological hormone replacement to manage uterine health and alleviate irregular periods.
- Category
- Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Progesterone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mcg · 200mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Prometrium, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Prometrium vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Prometrium details
- Alternative names
- progesterone
- Therapeutic class
- Progestin
- 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.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category B: Safety established. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
designed to support physiological hormone replacement to manage uterine health and alleviate irregular periods.
Mechanism of action
Enters target cells to bind progesterone receptors, transforming proliferative tissue into stable secretory tissue.
What you will receive
Prometrium 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 Progesterone 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.