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Prometrium TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: progesterone

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PROMETRIUM 100 progesterone 100 mg soft capsule blister pack

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.

For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).


What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

PROMETRIUM 100 mg and 200 mg, soft capsules are indicated for:,Treatment of menstrual irregularities,- In women with menstrual abnormalities or secondary amenorrhoea due to normogonadotrophic amenorrhoea (see dosage and administration),Hormone replacement therapy,- Hormone replacement therapy adjunctive use with an oestrogen in postmenopausal women with an intact uterus

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, soft
  • Oral
  • Slightly yellow, round soft capsule, containing whitish oily suspension

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 84 capsules pack
  • 90 capsules pack
  • 56 capsules pack
  • 14 capsules pack
  • 28 capsules pack
  • 30 capsules Starter pack pack
  • 15 capsules pack
  • 30 capsules pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient progesterone

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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