Both Duphaston and Cyclogest are used to support and maintain pregnancy in certain cases of progesterone deficiency or risk of miscarriage. However, they differ in the active ingredient they contain, which may lead to differences in method of use, absorption, and potential side effects.
Duphaston Tablets Ingredients
Duphaston tablets contain the active ingredient dydrogesterone. Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progestogen that closely resembles the natural progesterone produced by the body. Its chemical structure makes it stable when taken orally and selectively affects progesterone receptors in the uterus, helping to support the uterine lining and maintain pregnancy.
Cyclogest Tablets Ingredients
Cyclogest tablets contain the active ingredient progesterone. Progesterone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone that plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. In Cyclogest, progesterone is in a pharmaceutical form designed for absorption vaginally or rectally. This route of administration helps deliver the hormone directly to the uterus and may reduce some systemic side effects.
About Duphaston Tablets
Drug Class: Synthetic Progestins
Drug Classification: Dydrogesterone
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Hormonal Drugs
Active Ingredient: Dydrogesterone
About Cyclogest Tablets
Drug Class: Natural Progestins
Drug Classification: Progesterone
Pharmaceutical Form: Vaginal/Rectal Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Hormonal Drugs
Active Ingredient: Progesterone
Scientific Degree: Pharmacist
Country: Egypt
Dr. Rawan Mosaad El-Saeed is a clinical pharmacist and medical content reviewer holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Horus University in Egypt. She has hands-on community pharmacy experience in providing medication therapy counseling, monitoring drug-drug interactions, and ensuring patient adherence to safe usage protocols. She specializes in authoring and fact-checking pharmaceutical guides and simplifying clinical pharmacology based on the latest evidence-based guidelines and internationally accredited references, dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable, and safe healthcare information for readers.
Published Date: 20 April 2025
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Drugs Dydrogesterone
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Drugs Progesterone
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