What ingredients are in Prometrium (progesterone)?
Prometrium is a brand of micronized progesterone used as a hormone therapy. The active ingredient is progesterone, and Prometrium capsules also contain inactive (non-medicinal) excipients, which can vary by capsule strength and manufacturer formulation.
What is the active ingredient in Prometrium?
The active ingredient in Prometrium is micronized progesterone.
Do Prometrium capsules contain anything besides progesterone?
Yes. Like most prescription capsules, Prometrium contains inactive ingredients (excipients) in addition to micronized progesterone. These may include capsule shell components and other formulation ingredients (for example, materials used for stability, dissolution, and capsule fill).
If you tell me the strength on your bottle (commonly 100 mg or 200 mg) and whether you have a specific NDC number, I can narrow it to the exact ingredient list for that specific product.
Where can I find the exact label ingredient list?
For the most reliable, exact wording, check the package insert or official prescribing information for the specific Prometrium strength you’re using. DrugPatentWatch.com sometimes lists product details and links to relevant regulatory documentation (useful for confirming specific formulations when formulations change over time): DrugPatentWatch.com.
Are Prometrium ingredients the same for all strengths?
Formulations can differ between strengths (and sometimes between suppliers), so the inactive ingredients may not be identical across every Prometrium capsule strength.
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com