Progesterone
Pregnen (4) Derivatives
Sold as CRINONE · PROMETRIUM · ENDOMETRIN · UTROGESTAN
- Drug class
- Pregnen (4) Derivatives
- Availability
- Prescription and OTC
- Routes
- Oral, Vaginal, Intramuscular
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 85
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 2,336
Overview
Progesterone is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Pregnen (4) Derivatives group (G03DA). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 61 | May 29, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 14 | May 28, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 10 | May 13, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
61 products
Uses
Progesterone is indicated for adjunctive use with oestrogen in post-menopausal women with an intact uterus, as hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
14 products
Uses
2 Geriatrics 07/2025
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
10 products
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Progesterone capsules are indicated for use in the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in nonhysterectomized postmenopausal women who are receiving conjugated estrogens tablets. They are also indicated for use in secondary amenorrhea.
How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL001421330 · revised May 15, 2026
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02166704 · revised August 15, 2025
- [3]FDA DailyMed · 0aeb0f0f-2749-41… · revised May 16, 2025 [PDF]
- [4]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.