Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Dydrogesterone
Drug Class
Progestogen
Chemical Class
Progestogen
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Dydrogesterone used in the treatment of menstrual disorders such as endometriosis.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Progestogen
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sex Hormones and Female Sex Hormones pharmacological group
Dydrogesterone also known as Isopregnenone. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Progestogen. It belongs to Progesterone agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sex Hormones and Female Sex Hormones pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Dydrogesterone is 312.44.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 mg — 12 hourly
2
Child
Not applicable in this age group
Safety Alerts
History of liver tumours or genital or breast cancer (unless progestogen are being used in the management of these conditions), severe arterial disease, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding and acute porphyria, history during pregnancy of idiopathic jaundice, severe pruritus, or pemphigoid gesta-tions, incomplete miscarriage, missed miscarriage
Avoid in hepatic impairment
Avoid in active liver disease including disorders of hepaticexcretion (e
Dublin-Johnson or Rotor Syndromes), infective hepatitis (until liver function returns to normal) and liver tumours and lactation
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, conditions that may worsen with fluid retention, epilepsy, hypertension, migraine, asthma, or cardiac dysfunction,susceptible to thromboembolism (particular caution with high dose, history of depression
Progestogens can decrease glucose tolerance and patients with diabetes should be monitored closely
Side Effects
Menstrual disturbancespremenstrual-like syndrome (including bloatingfluid retentionbreast tenderness)weight changenauseaheadachedizzinessinsomniadrowsinessdepressionchange in libidoalso skin re-actions (including urticariapruritusrash
Drug Interactions
Rifamycin
anticoagulants
antidepressants
antidiabetics
anti-epileptics
antifungals
antivirals
aprepitant
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 593.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 59.38 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 828
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 593.8
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Dydrogesterone, and what they are not.You pay Rs 378 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Dirogest
10mg
Rs 216.2
ZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
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10mg
Rs 400
Sami Pharm (Pvt) Ltd.
Srone
10mg
Rs 800
No DRAP alertsMedicon Pharmacetical
Isopreg
10mg
Rs 808.01 ceiling
SHAIGAN PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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