Drug reference
dydrogesterone
Synthetic progestin (progesterone derivative) · Progestin
Synthetic progestin (progesterone derivative)Progestin
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
—
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
X
FDA category + note
Mechanism
It has poor antiovulatory action.
Indications
Progestin therapy when contraceptive effect is not required
Dosing
- Adult
- 5–10 mg OD/TDS oral
Pregnancy & lactation
Pregnancy
X
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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team