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Utrogestan contains the natural female hormone progesterone, an essential hormone for maintaining pregnancy. It is identtical to the hormone produced naturally in your body and has been finely ground (or micronised) to enable your body to absorb it more easily.^1,2,3

Utrogestan may be used to support pregnancy in the following circumstances:¹

1. For prevention of preterm birth in women with a singleton pregnancy (a pregnancy with one fetus) who have been diagnosed with a short cervix (typically at the 18–20 week ultrasound), and/or who have had a previous preterm birth.
2. To reduce the risk of miscarriage in women with bleeding in the current pregnancy and a history of three or more previous miscarriages. The benefit of this medicine was shown to be limited to women who have had three or more previous miscarriages.

However, your doctor may consider it appropriate to use in women with less than three miscarriages, who have a reduced chance of future pregnancy. You doctor will rule out other known causes of potential miscarriage before starting treatment.¹

You can also watch a video on how to insert the Utrogestan capsule below.

IF YOU FORGET TO USE IT¹

• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and use your next dose when you are meant to, as usual.
• Otherwise, use it as soon as you remember, and go back to using Utrogestan as you would normally.
• Do not use a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.

You can also watch a video on how to insert the Utrogestan capsule below.

HOW LONG TO USE IT¹

For treatment to reduce the risk of miscarriage in women with bleeding in the current pregnancy, Utrogestan should be continued until at least the 16th week of pregnancy.

Do not stop using Utrogestan unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.

IF YOU FORGET TO USE IT¹

• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and use your next dose when you are meant to, as usual.
• Otherwise, use it as soon as you remember, and go back to using Utrogestan as you would normally.
• Do not use a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN UTROGESTAN?¹

The active ingredient is progesterone. The inactive ingredients (added during the manufacturing process) are sunflower oil, lecithin, gelatin, glycerol and titanium dioxide.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS WITH UTROGESTAN?^1,4

Most women can use Utrogestan without side effects.

Some women may experience side effects including vaginal burning, vaginal itching and vaginal discharge. The incidence of these side effects is extremely low.

Some women may also experience drowsiness or dizziness. Make sure you know how you react to Utrogestan before you drive a car, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or lightheaded. If this occurs, do not drive.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are using Utrogestan.

Please ensure you read the Utrogestan Consumer Medicine Information for further information, or consult with your doctor or pharmacist about these and other less common side effects.

CAN ANYONE USE UTROGESTAN?^1,4

Most women can safely use Utrogestan.

Utrogestan can’t be used if you have certain medical conditions. These include, but are not limited to: an allergy to any of the ingredients in Utrogestan, including soya; undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; missed abortions or ectopic pregnancy; severe liver problems; cancer of the breast or genital tract; blood clots or a history of blood clots; bleeding on the brain; and porphyria disorder (a blood disease).

Do not use Utrogestan if you are breast-feeding.

Before starting Utrogestan, you should tell your doctor if you have had or suffer from epilepsy, migraine, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, depression, or heart, liver or kidney disease.

Your doctor is fully aware of all of the reasons why a woman should not use Utrogestan and will have assessed you to see if treatment is appropriate. If you are unsure whether you should use Utrogestan, talk to your doctor.

CAN YOU USE UTROGESTAN WITH OTHER MEDICINES?¹

Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are using any other medicines, including any that you get without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Don’t forget to mention herbal medicines. Some medicines may affect the way other medicines work, and some medicines may interfere with Utrogestan if used at the same time.

Your doctor will know what medicines you need to be careful with or avoid while using Utrogestan. You can also refer to the Utrogestan Consumer Medicine Information for a list of medicines that may interact with Utrogestan. If you are prescribed any new medicines, tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are already using Utrogestan.

HOW SHOULD YOU STORE UTROGESTAN?¹

You should store Utrogestan in the original packaging, a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. You do not need to store Utrogestan in the fridge.

HOW SOON AFTER USING UTROGESTAN CAN YOU SHOWER, SWIM OR HAVE SEX?

Utrogestan is normally absorbed within minutes of insertion, however, it is advised that you wait 15 minutes before showering and 30 minutes before having sexual intercourse or swimming.