What do you know about Progestogel (progesterone) 1% topical treatment for benign breast pain?

What is Progestogel (progesterone) 1%? How do doctors usually use drugs for treatment purposes? Let's find out with SignsSymptomsList the role of Progestogel 1% (progesterone) with the article below!

Active ingredient name: Progesterone.

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1. What is Progestogel (progesterone) 1%?

  • Progestogel is a topical gel containing the active ingredient progesterone.
  • Ingredients: each 80g tube contains 0.8g progesterone.
  • Excipients: octyldodecanol, carbomer 980, castor oil, hydrogenated polyoxyethylene, trolamine, alcohol, purified water just enough 80g.

2. Indication of the drug Progestogel (progesterone) 1%

What do you know about Progestogel (progesterone) 1% topical treatment for benign breast pain?

Progestogel (progesterone) 1%

  • Progestogel is used in cases of cyclical breast pain such as pain during menstruation.
  • In addition, Progestogel is also used to treat breast pain conditions such as pain caused by fibroids, pain due to dilated milk ducts, ..

3. Cases should not use Progestogel (progesterone) 1%

  • Do not use in patients who are sensitive to progesterone or to any ingredient of the drug.
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also not use it, because it is not known whether progesterone causes toxicity to the fetus/child.

4. How to take Progestogel (progesterone) 1%

Squeeze the tube in the groove on the dosimeter to make one unit dose (2.5g gel). There is a line on the dosing scale to divide the dose in half for each breast. Patients can use one of two ways:

  • Method 1: Squeeze the medicine evenly on the groove, look at the dividing line to get the right amount of medicine (half medicine) for each breast.
  • Option 2: The patient can also squeeze the drug over half of the drug for the dose of each breast. Perform 2 times to ensure dose.

Apply 1-2 divided doses on each previously cleaned breast, gently massaging until fully absorbed. The time can last 5-10 minutes, combined with massage to make the drug absorption through the skin become faster and more effective.

  • Apply 1 time/day. The maximum daily dose is 5g.
  • Remember to apply the medicine continuously every day whether you are on your period or not.
  • The average duration of treatment is 3-6 months.

5. Side effects when taking Progestogel (progesterone) 1%

  • So far there have been no drug interactions.
  • A few cases of hypersensitivity or skin irritation have been reported but are not specific.
  • In some cases, the menstrual cycle may be 1-2 days earlier but does not affect the menstrual flow.
  • Mild luteal-like secretion has been reported, but this effect is not the same as when an equivalent dose is normally administered.

6. Note when using Progestogel (progesterone) 1%

  • Should clean the chest area and hands before applying the medicine.
  • If your menstrual cycle is irregular, it can be combined with progesterone or an oral progestogen.
  • When applying, should apply evenly on both breasts, even if only one side hurts. Because the properties and benefits of the drug are to balance the body's hormones, not treating the symptoms but treating the cause. Therefore, this point must be kept in mind when taking the drug.
  • The risk of unwanted side effects when applied to the skin cannot be ruled out, even though no studies or clear observations have been made.

7. In case of overdose of Progestogel (progesterone) 1%

  • No cases have been recorded. Overdose is very unlikely with this route of administration (mammal).
  • It has been reported that the menstrual cycle may appear 1 to 2 days early. In this case, treatment can be taken from the 10th to the 25th day of the cycle.

8. What to do when you miss a dose of Progestogel (progesterone) 1%

  • Use as soon as you remember.
  • It is recommended to take it at a certain time of day, preferably after showering in the evening and taking the medication. This will lead to better patient compliance.

9. How to store medicine

  • Drug prescription sales
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store at <>
  • Expiry date: 36 months from date of manufacture
  • Medicines used within 4 weeks after opening
  • Do not use the medicine beyond the expiry date indicated on the package

Progestogel is a progesterone-containing gel for the treatment of cyclical or benign breast tenderness. During use, undesirable conditions may appear. Therefore, if the condition becomes more serious, you should consult a doctor for advice and timely treatment.


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