Prometrium
Progesterone 100mg and 200mg soft capsules, used as part of hormone replacement therapy. The natural hormone rather than a synthetic progestogen.
- 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.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Prometrium on your behalf.
- 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
- 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).
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
Progesterone 100mg and 200mg soft capsules, used as part of hormone replacement therapy. The natural hormone rather than a synthetic progestogen.
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.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not indicated during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
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
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.
Is the Prometrium sold here the branded version?
No. Prometrium is the originator brand name, made by Besins Healthcare, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (progesterone) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Prometrium priced?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Prometrium comes in 100 and 200mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 90 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Prometrium sold under other names?
Other brands of progesterone include Utrogestan.
What conditions is Prometrium used for?
Prometrium contains progesterone, used for hormone replacement therapy. Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone.
When does Prometrium start working?
Progesterone usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 6 to 8 hours. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
Does Prometrium have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of progesterone are drowsiness, headache and abdominal discomfort. Less common ones include breast tenderness, mood changes and irregular menstrual bleeding. Serious but less common side effects include thrombosis and seizure, which need urgent medical attention.
Is Prometrium available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand progesterone is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Prometrium to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →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.