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Medicines progesteroneQuestion & answer

progesterone · Medicine question

Can all progesterone products be used in the same way?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Routes, applicators, excipients and licensed indications differ. Use the exact product and route prescribed.

Sources for this answer

Progesterone Besins 100mg Soft Capsules — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Cyclogest 200mg — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Lutigest 100 mg vaginal tablets — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

Crinone 8% Progesterone Vaginal Gel — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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