Utrogestan (100mg)

Prometrium Description Prometrium is a capsule for oral or vaginal use. Progesterone is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone is also important for the proper implantation of an embryo in the endometrium and for maintenance of the pregnancy.In women who are not pregnant and have not gone through menopause, this medication is used to:* restore normal menstrual periods that have stopped for several months (amenorrhea) * treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus that is due to low hormone levels * treat endometriosis The Difference Between US and European Prometrium Prometrium (Utrogestan) on IVFPharmacy is made by Besins Pharmaceuticals. It is a brand medication, not generic. The drug composition is exactly the same as Prometrium in the US but the packaging may vary slightly. Here’s how:US packaging: Prometrium is available in different quantities, for example boxes of 5, 10 or 30 capsules.European packaging: In some countries Prometrium is called Utrogestan even though it is the same drug made by the same manufacturer. Prometrium 100mg is packaged in boxes of is packaged in boxes 20 caspules, Prometrium 200mg is packaged in boxes of 15 capsules. Prometrium Uses and Side Effects Prometrium Uses & Indications: Progesterone is used to restore normal menstrual periods that have stopped for several months (amenorrhea) but it can also be used as part of combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens to reduce menopause symptoms (e.g., hot flashes) or as part of a fertility drug or IVF process. Progesterone is also sometimes added to estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus.This medication is also used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose cycles have stopped. Prometrium Side Effects: Common Prometrium side effects include: Nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, change in vaginal discharge, mood swings, blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness.Serious Prometrium side effects that require medical attention include: Unusual vaginal bleeding (e.g., spotting, breakthrough bleeding), mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, memory loss), swelling of the hands/feet, frequent/burning/painful urination, breast lumps, dark patches on the skin or face (melasma), yellowing eyes/skin, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, dark urine, unusual tiredness.Also, it is a rare side effect, but watch out for signs of heart attack, stroke and blood clotting. Get urgent medical help if you experience chest/jaw/left arm pain, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, difficulty walking, sudden vision changes (e.g., blurred/double vision, loss of vision, bulging eyes), confusion, sudden severe headache, severe dizziness, fainting, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, pain/redness/swelling/weakness of the arms/legs or calf pain/swelling that is warm to the touch. Disclaimer: information taken from webMD.com