Crinone - Progesterone Gel

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What does Crinone look like?

Physically, Crinone has the appearance of a soft, white to off-white gel. The active ingredient, progesterone, is present in either a 4% or an 8% concentration (w/w). The chemical name for progesterone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. It has an empirical formula of C 21 H 30 O 2 and a molecular weight of 314.5.

What is Crinone ®?

Crinone ® is a vaginal progesterone gel formulation used for progesterone supplementation of the luteal phase as part of an ART procedure 1. Progesterone helps to prepare the lining of the uterus to receive a fertilized egg 3.

Does Crinone contain progesterone?

Crinone is medicine that contains the female hormone called progesterone. What is Crinone used for? Crinone 4% and Crinone 8% are used to treat the absence of a menstrual period in a woman who has previously had a menstrual period. Progesterone is one of the hormones that allows women to have regular menstrual periods.

What is Crinone 4% & 8% used for?

Crinone 4% and Crinone 8% are used to treat the absence of a menstrual period in a woman who has previously had a menstrual period. Progesterone is one of the hormones that allows women to have regular menstrual periods. When you do not produce enough progesterone, menstrual irregularities can occur.

What should I know before using Crinone?

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Crinone. If you get bleeding between periods, make sure your doctor knows before you use Crinone. Your medicine is available using the name Crinone 8% w/w progesterone vaginal gel but will be referred to as Crinone throughout this leaflet.

What is Crinone 8% used for?

Crinone 8% is indicated for progesterone supplementation or replacement as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology ("ART") treatment for infertile women with progesterone deficiency. Crinone 4% is indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea.

What Is Crinone

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Crinone Information

1. https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/1bf5409b-7480-4c76-b9f1-c297acf84fe8.pdf