SPL Set ID: 4874ee1b-f661-05f7-e063-6394a90a2b8b
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Progesterone capsules contain micronized progesterone for oral administration. Progesterone has a molecular weight of 314.47 and a molecular formula of C 21 H 30 O 2 . Progesterone (pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione) is a white or creamy white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, acetone and dioxane and sparingly soluble in vegetable oils, melting between 126º and 131ºC. The structural formula is: Progesterone is synthesized from a starting material from a plant source and is chemically identical to progesterone of human ovarian origin. Progesterone capsules are available in multiple strengths to afford dosage flexibility for optimum management. Progesterone capsules contain 100 mg or 200 mg micronized progesterone USP. The inactive ingredients for progesterone capsules include: gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lecithin, peanut oil, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure