Utrogestan

Utrogestan

progesterone

Manufacturer:

Besins Healthcare

Distributor:

The Glory Medicina
/
DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Micronised progesterone
Indications/Uses
Disorders related to progesterone deficit. Oral route: Menstrual irregularity due to dysovulation; premenstrual disorders; breast pain or benign breast disorders; bleeding; menopause therapy. Vag route: Helps pregnancy in case of repeated abortion or during in vitro fertilization cycles.
Dosage/Direction for Use
200-300 mg daily divided into 1 or 2 intakes (100 mg in the morning & 100 or 200 mg at bedtime). May increase to 600 mg daily divided into 3 intakes to help pregnancy. Max: 200 mg (2 cap) per intake by oral or vag route.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic disease.
Special Precautions
Not contraceptive. Not a treatment for all cases of spontaneous premature abortion. Should only be used in pregnancy during the 1st trimester & by vag route. Risk of undesirable hepatic effects during the 2nd & 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. Oral route: Take far from mealtimes, preferably in the evening at bedtime. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
Adverse Reactions
Risk of allergic reactions due to soya-bean lecithin. Oral route: Possible drowsiness or somnolence; menstrual irregularities, interruption of menses, intramenstrual bleeding.
MIMS Class
Oestrogens, Progesterones & Related Synthetic Drugs
ATC Classification
G03DA04 - progesterone ; Belongs to the class of pregnen (4) derivative progestogens.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Utrogestan cap 100 mg
Packing/Price
30's
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