Who should be concerned about peanut oil used in PROMETRIUM® Capsules?
Peanut oil is commonly used as a suspending agent in capsule formulations, including PROMETRIUM® Capsules. Physicians and pharmacists should be aware of patients who may be allergic to peanuts. Patients who are allergic to peanuts should not take PROMETRIUM® Capsules. What is secondary amenorrhea? Secondary amenorrhea refers to the abnormal cessation of menses in women who would otherwise be menstruating. Amenorrhea is a general term indicating absence of menses. What is “micronization”? Micronization is the reduction in particle size that allows for the progesterone to be easily absorbed, enabling oral administration. What advantages does micronized progesterone offer? Since progesterone was not easily absorbed when taken in pill form, progesterone products have traditionally been available in various other forms including suppositories and topical creams. PROMETRIUM® Capsules is an oral formulation of micronized progesterone. Micronization increases the absorption of progesterone. PR
