Utrogestan 100mg Capsules

Utrogestan is used in combination with oestrogen-based hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat or reduce the symptoms of menopause. 

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During menopause, the levels of the female hormone known as oestrogen drop, and this causes a number of changes in the body. One of the most notable changes is menstruation coming to an end. You’ll no longer have periods and may experience a range of symptoms due to hormone levels dropping such as hot flushes, muscle and joint aches, difficulty sleeping and vaginal dryness. HRT helps to improve these symptoms by replacing the lost hormones. 

Utrogestan contains progesterone and is taken with another medicine known as oestrogen. Both progesterone and oestrogen are hormones given to reduce the symptoms experienced during menopause. 

How Utrogestan works 

The purpose of taking Utrogestan is to stop the effects of oestrogen on the womb lining. HRT that contains oestrogen only can cause an overgrowth of the womb lining which can increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer if left untreated. The progesterone in Utrogestan prevents this risk by shedding the lining of the womb just like a period. Depending on how you take Utrogestan, you may experience a withdrawal bleed similar to a period. 

Directions

Always take Utrogestan capsules exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. Ultrogestan 100mg can be taken one of two ways. Usually, you would take 200mg (two capsules) at bedtime for the last twelve days of your oestrogen cycle (day 15 to day 26) and this can trigger a withdrawal bleed for a few days after. Continue to take your oestrogen HRT every day. The alternative method of taking Utrogestan is 100mg (one capsule) taken at bedtime on days 1 to 25 of each cycle. 

• Swallow capsules whole with water
• Do not take Utrogestan with food
• Take your oestrogen HRT at the same time as Utrogestan
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if your next dose is due, skip the missed dose
• If you take more Utrogestan than you should, speak to your doctor or go to the hospital and remember to take your medicine pack with you
• If you have surgery planned, tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine as you may need to stop taking it around 4-6 weeks before surgery

Side effects

Like all medicines, Ultrogestan may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

The frequency of the following side effects is not known:

• Stomach pain
• Nausea (sickness in the stomach)
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Vaginal bleeding
• Intense itching (pruritus)
• Bloating of the stomach
• Depression
• Breast tenderness
• Hot flashes
• Vaginal discharge
• Joint pain
• Urinary problems

Please refer to the patient information leaflet for a full list of possible side effects. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Warnings

Utrogestan may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these capsules if you are allergic to progesterone or any of the other ingredients in this medicine or if you have any of the following:

• You have ever had breast cancer, or if you are suspected of having it
• You have cancer which is sensitive to estrogens, such as cancer of the womb lining (endometrium), or if you are suspected of having it
• You have any unexplained vaginal bleeding
• You have or have ever had a blood clot in a vein (thrombosis), such as in the legs (deep venous thrombosis) or the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
• You have a blood clotting disorder (such as protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency)
• You have or recently have had a disease caused by blood clots in the arteries, such as a heart attack, stroke or angina
• You have or have ever had a liver disease and your liver function tests have not returned to normal

• You have a rare blood problem called “porphyria” which is passed down in families (inherited)

• You have bleeding on the brain (cerebral haemorrhage)
• You are breast-feeding 
• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to soya.

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have any of the following: 

• Abnormal tumours/growths (fibroids inside your womb)
• Growth of womb lining outside your womb (endometriosis) or a history of excessive growth of the womb lining (endometrial hyperplasia)
• Increased risk of developing blood clots
• Increased risk of getting an estrogen-sensitive cancer (such as having a mother, sister or grandmother who has had breast cancer)
• High blood pressure
• Liver problems such as benign liver tumours
• Diabetes
• Gallstones
• Migraine or severe headaches
• A disease of the immune system that affects many organs of the body (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE)
• Epilepsy
• Asthma
• A disease affecting the eardrum and hearing (otosclerosis)
• You have ever had depression 
• Your skin is sensitive to light (photo-sensitivity)

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Utrogestan is to be used by postmenopausal women only and should not be taken if you are pregnant or might become pregnant. If do become pregnant whilst taking Utrogestan, stop taking it and speak to your doctor as soon as possible. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting Utrogestan. 

Taking Utrogestan with other medicines

You can take Utrogestan with oestrogen-based HRT but it may interact with the following medicines. Let your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist know if you are taking or have recently taken any of these medicines before starting Utrogestan: 

• Medicines for epilepsy (such as phenobarbital, phenytoin and carbamazepine) 
• Medicines for tuberculosis (such as rifampicin, rifabutin) 
• Medicines for HIV infection (such as nevirapine, efavirenz, ritonavir and nelfinavir)
• Herbal remedies containing St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 
• Bromocriptine used for problems with the pituitary gland or Parkinson’s Disease
• Ciclosporin (used to suppress the immune system)
• Ketoconazole, griseofulvin, terbinafine (used for fungal infections)
• Water tablets (spironolactone)
• Antibiotics (ampicillins, tetracyclines)
• Antisteroids (medroxyprogesterone acetate, megestrol)
• Medicines to prevent blood clots (such as coumarins, phenindione)
• Diabetic medicines
• Emergency contraceptives (ulipristal acetate)
• Diazepam 
• Tizanidine (used in multiple sclerosis) 

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

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