List of progestogens available in the United States
This is a complete list of progestogens (progesterone and progestins) and formulations that are approved by the FDA and available in the United States. Progestogens are used as hormonal contraceptives, in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms, and in the treatment of gynecological disorders.
For contraception
Combined contraceptives
Combined oral contraceptive pills
- Estradiol valerate and dienogest (Natazia)
- Ethinylestradiol and desogestrel (Bekyree, Cyclessa, Desogen, Emoquette, Enskyce, Isibloom, Kariva, Kimidess, Mircette, Ortho-Cept, Pimtrea, Velivet, Viorele, Volnea)
- Ethinylestradiol and drospirenone [and/or levomefolate calcium] (Beyaz, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Safyral, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, Yaz)
- Ethinylestradiol and etynodiol diacetate (Demulen 1/35-21, Demulen 1/35-28, Demulen 1/50-21, Demulen 1/50-28, Kelnor, Zovia 1/35E-21, Zovia 1/35E-28, Zovia 1/50E-21, Zovia 1/50E-28)
- Ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel (Alesse, Altavera, Ashlyna, Aviane-21, Aviane-28, Ayuna, Daysee, Elifemme, Enpresse-21, Enpresse-28, Falmina, Fayosim, Introvale, Kurvelo, Lessina-21, Lessina-28, Levlite, Levonest, Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol, Levora 0.15/30-21, Levora 0.15/30-28, LoSeasonique, Lybrel, Marlissa, Myzilra, Nordette-21, Nordette-28, Orsythia, Portia-21, Portia-28, Preven Emergency Contraceptive Kit, Quartette, Quasense, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Trivora-21, Trivora-28, Vienva)
- Ethinylestradiol and norethisterone [and/or ferrous fumarate (Fe)] (Alyacen 1/35, Alyacen 7/7/7, Alyacen 777, Aranelle, Balziva-21, Balziva-28, Brevicon 21-Day, Brevicon 28-Day, Briellyn, Cyclafem 0.5/35, Cyclafem 1/35, Cyclafem 7/7/7, Dasetta 1/35, Dasetta 7/7/7, Femcon Fe, Gencept 10/11-21, Gencept 10/11-28, Gildagia, Kaitlib Fe, Modicon 21, Modicon 28, N.E.E. 1/35 21, N.E.E. 1/35 28, Norcept-E 1/35 21, Norcept-E 1/35 28, Norethin 1/35E-21, Norethin 1/35E-28, Norinyl 1+35 21-Day, Norinyl 1+35 28-Day, Norquest Fe, Nortrel 0.5/35-21, Nortrel 0.5/35-28, Nortrel 1/35-21, Nortrel 1/35-28, Nortrel 7/7/7, Ortho-Novum 1/35-21, Ortho-Novum 1/35-28, Ortho-Novum 10/11-21, Ortho-Novum 10/11-28, Ortho-Novum 7/14-21, Ortho-Novum 7/14-28, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-21, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-28, Ovcon-35, Ovcon-50, Philith, Pirmella 1/35, Pirmella 7/7/7, Tri-Norinyl 21-Day, Tri-Norinyl 28-Day, Vyfemla, Wera)
- Ethinylestradiol and norethisterone acetate [and/or ferrous fumarate (Fe)] (Aurovela 1.5/30, Aurovela 1/20, Aurovela 24 Fe, Aurovela Fe 1.5/30, Aurovela Fe 1/20, Blisovi 24 Fe, Blisovi Fe 1.5/30, Blisovi Fe 1/20, Chabelina Fe, Estrostep 21, Estrostep Fe, Femhrt, Finzala, Fyavolv, Gemmily, Gildess 1.5/30, Gildess 1/20, Gildess 24 Fe, Gildess Fe 1.5/30, Gildess Fe 1/20, Hailey 1.5/30, Hailey Fe 1.5/30, Hailey Fe 1/20, Junel 1.5/30, Junel 1/20, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Larin 1.5/30, Larin 1/20, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 1.5/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Larin 1.5/30, Larin 1/20, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 1.5/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Leribane, Lo Larin Fe, Lo Loestrin Fe, Lo Minastrin Fe, Lo-Blisovi Fe, Loestrin 21 1.5/30, Loestrin 21 1/20, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 1.5/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Mibelas 24 Fe, Microgestin 1.5/30, Microgestin 1/20, Microgestin Fe 1.5/30, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Minastrin 24 Fe, Norlestrin 21 1/50, Norlestrin 21 2.5/50, Norlestrin 28 1/50, Norlestrin Fe 1/50, Norlestrin Fe 2.5/50, Taytulla, Tri-Legest 21, Tri-Legest Fe)
- Ethinylestradiol and norgestimate (Estarylla, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Ortho Cyclen-21, Ortho Cyclen-28, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen 21, Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri Lo Sprintec, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Linyah, Tri-Mili, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Sprintec)
- Ethinylestradiol and norgestrel (Cryselle, Elinest, Lo/Ovral, Lo/Ovral-28, Low-Ogestrel-21, Low-Ogestrel-28, Ogestrel 0.5/50-21, Ogestrel 0.5/50-28, Ovral, Ovral-28)
- Mestranol and norethisterone (Norinyl 1+50 28-Day)
Transdermal patches
- Ethinylestradiol and norelgestromin (Ortho Evra, Xulane)
Vaginal rings
Combined injectable contraceptives
Estradiol cypionate and medroxyprogesterone acetate (Lunelle; 5 mg / 25 mg) was previously available in the U.S. but was discontinued.
Progestogen-only contraceptives
Progestogen-only pills
- Norethisterone (Camila, Errin, Heather, Incassia, Jencycla, Micronor, Nor-QD) – 0.35 mg
- Drospirenone (Slynd) - 4 mg available as of 2019[1]
Norgestrel (Ovrette; 0.075 mg) was previously available in the U.S. but was discontinued.
Postcoital emergency contraceptive pills
- Levonorgestrel (Athentia Next, Fallback Solo, Her Style, Opcicon One-Step, Plan B, Plan B One-Step) – 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg
Progestogen-only injectable contraceptives
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) – 150 mg/mL (intramuscular)
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-SubQ Provera 104) – 104 mg/0.65 mL (subcutaneous)
Intrauterine devices
- Levonorgestrel (Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Skyla) – 13.5 mg/device, 19.5 mg/device, 52 mg/device
Progesterone (Progestasert; 38 mg/device) was previously available in the U.S. but was discontinued.
Subcutaneous implants
- Etonogestrel (Implanon, Nexplanon) – 68 mg/implant
- Levonorgestrel (Jadelle, Norplant, Norplant System in Plastic Container) – 36 mg/implant, 75 mg/implant
For other uses
Oral pills
- Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate (Premphase (Premarin, Cycrin 14/14), Premphase 14/14, Prempro, Prempro (Premarin, Cycrin), Prempro/Premphase) – 0.3 mg / 1.5 mg; 0.45 mg / 1.5 mg; 0.625 mg / 2.5 mg; 0.625 mg / 5 mg
- Estradiol and drospirenone (Angeliq) – 0.5 mg / 0.25 mg; 1 mg / 0.5 mg
- Estradiol and norethisterone acetate (Activella, Amabelz) – 1 mg / 0.5 mg; 0.5 mg / 0.1 mg
- Ethinylestradiol and norethisterone acetate (FemHRT) – 25 μg / 0.5 mg
Estradiol/progesterone (TX-001HR), a combination of estradiol and progesterone in oil-filled capsules, is currently pending approval.[2]
Estradiol and norgestimate (Prefest; 1 mg / 90 μg) was previously available in the U.S. but was discontinued.
Transdermal patches
- Estradiol and levonorgestrel (Climara Pro) – 45 μg/24 hours / 15 μg/24 hours
- Estradiol and norethisterone acetate (Combipatch) – 50 μg/24 hours / 0.14 mg/24 hours; 50 μg/24 hours / 0.25 mg/24 hours
Oral pills
- Drospirenone (Slynd) – 4 mg
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Amen, Curretab, Cycrin, Provera) – 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
- Megestrol acetate (Megace) – 20 mg, 40 mg – approved specifically for the treatment of breast and endometrial cancer[3] and for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, and weight loss in patients with AIDS[4]
- Norethisterone acetate (Aygestin, Norlutate) – 5 mg
- Progesterone (Prometrium) – 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg
Atypical:
- Danazol (Danocrine) – 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg – approved specifically for the treatment of endometriosis
Oral suspensions
- Megestrol acetate (Megace, Megace ES) – 40 mg/mL, 125 mg/mL – approved specifically for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, and weight loss in patients with AIDS
Vaginal tablets
- Progesterone (Endometrin) – 100 mg
Vaginal gels
- Progesterone (Crinone) – 4%, 8%
Intramuscular injectables
- Hydroxyprogesterone caproate (Delalutin, Makena, Makena Preservative Free) – 125 mg/mL, 250 mg/mL
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) – 400 mg/mL – approved specifically for the treatment of endometrial/renal cancer
- Progesterone (Progesterone) – 50 mg/mL (25 mg/mL discontinued)
Miscellaneous
- Norethisterone acetate and leuprorelin (Lupaneta Pack) – 5 mg norethisterone acetate oral pills, 3.75 mg/vial, 11.25 mg/vial leuprorelin for intramuscular injection – approved specifically for the treatment of painful endometriosis
Not available in the United States
- Acetomepregenol
- Algestone acetophenide
- Allylestrenol
- Chlormadinone acetate
- Cyproterone acetate
- Demegestone
- Dimethisterone
- Dydrogesterone
- Ethisterone
- Gestodene
- Gestonorone caproate
- Gestrinone
- Haloprogesterone
- Hydroxyprogesterone acetate
- Hydroxyprogesterone heptanoate
- Lynestrenol
- Medrogestone
- Nomegestrol acetate
- Norethisterone enanthate
- Noretynodrel
- Norgesterone
- Norgestrienone
- Normethandrone
- Norvinisterone
- Oxendolone
- Pentagestrone acetate
- Promegestone
- Quingestanol acetate
- Quingestrone
- Segesterone acetate
- Tibolone
- Trengestone
- Trimegestone
See also
- List of sex-hormonal medications available in the United States
- List of progestogens
- List of progestogen esters
- Oral contraceptive formulations
- Estradiol-containing oral contraceptive
Notes
- Brian Park, PharmD (16 September 2019). "Slynd, a Progestin-Only Contraceptive, Now Available". Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR). Haymarket Media, Inc. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- Pickar JH, Bon C, Amadio JM, Mirkin S, Bernick B (2015). "Pharmacokinetics of the first combination 17β-estradiol/progesterone capsule in clinical development for menopausal hormone therapy". Menopause. 22 (12): 1308–16. doi:10.1097/GME.0000000000000467. PMC 4666011. PMID 25944519.
- Jame Abraham; James L. Gulley; Carmen J. Allegra (1 September 2009). Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 612–. ISBN 978-0-7817-9558-6.
- Guido Eibl; Mouad Edderkaoui (22 April 2015). Risk Factors for Pancreatic Cancer: Underlying Mechanisms and Potential Targets. Frontiers Media SA. pp. 96–. ISBN 978-2-88919-468-1.
In 1993, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved megestrol acetate for the treatment of cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome as well as cachexia due to chronic conditions, including human acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
References
- "Drugs@FDA: FDA Approved Drug Products". United States Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "DailyMed". National Institutes of Health: United States National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 12 October 2016.