This Medicines Q&A provides a summary of the currently available HRT preparations that contain lactose and suggests options for lactose-free alternatives.
Is there a lactose-free hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
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Allergy and immunologyConjugated oestrogensConjugated oestrogens + MedroxyprogesteroneConjugated oestrogens + NorgestrelEndocrine system disordersEstradiolEstradiol + CyproteroneEstradiol + DrospirenoneEstradiol + DydrogesteroneEstradiol + LevonorgestrelEstradiol + MedroxyprogesteroneEstradiol + NorethisteroneEstradiol + Norethisterone acetateEstradiol + NorgestrelEthinylestradiolLactoseMedroxyprogesteroneNorethisteroneNorethisterone acetateProgesteroneQ&ATiboloneUlipristal
Samantha Owen
Principal Pharmacist Critical Evaluation and UKMi Medicines Q&A Lead, Southampton Medicines Advice Service, University Hospital of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust