There are some medicines that may affect how Utrogestan works.
Tell your GP or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including:
- epilepsy medicines such as phenytoin or carbamazepine
- ampicillins or tetracyclines, types of antibiotic
- medicines for HIV, such as ritonavir
- medicines for tuberculosis, such as rifampicin
- ciclosporin, an immunosuppressant
- antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole or terbinafine
- spironolactone, a medicine to make you pee more (diuretic)
- medicines for diabetes
- warfarin, a medicine to help prevent blood clots
- diazepam, a medicine for anxiety and seizures or fits
- tizanidine, a medicine for multiple sclerosis
- ulipristal, a type of emergency contraception
Utrogestan with herbal remedies and supplements
St John's wort may stop Utrogestan from working as well.
It's not possible to say that other herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with Utrogestan.
They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy or prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they can have on other medicines.
Any herbal product may affect other medicines you're taking. It's important to check with a GP or pharmacist before starting to take them.
Medicine safety
Tell your GP or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.