Progesterone Manufacturers in India

If you are comparing progesterone manufacturers, the first thing to settle is not the company but the form. Progesterone sells in more formats than almost any other molecule: oral capsules, sustained-release tablets, vaginal gel, oil-based injection, a newer aqueous injection, and topical creams. Each one needs a different production line and a different kind of maker.

So this guide runs from form to form. It covers what each one is for, the real brands and prices in the Indian market, the API side, why so many makers sit in one corner of Himachal, and how to pick a supplier once you know what you are selling.

Why Progesterone Sourcing Starts With the Form

Progesterone is a hormone, and the body absorbs it badly by mouth unless it is processed. That single fact is why the market splits into so many formats. The US prescribing information for micronized progesterone capsules clears them for two uses: preventing endometrial hyperplasia in postmenopausal women on estrogen and secondary amenorrhea. In Indian practice, the same molecule is used far more widely, especially to support the luteal phase and early pregnancy in fertility care.

Here is the format map, which doubles as a map of who makes what:

Form	Typical use	Common strengths
Oral micronized capsule	Luteal support, hormone replacement, secondary amenorrhea	100 to 400 mg
Natural micronized SR tablet	Once-daily luteal and early-pregnancy support	100, 200, 300 mg
Vaginal gel or insert	Direct delivery to the uterus in fertility care	4% and 8% gel, 100 mg insert
Progesterone injection in oil	Strong parenteral support when oral is not enough	25 to 500 mg
Aqueous progesterone injection	Patient-friendly subcutaneous option	25 mg
Topical cream or gel	Supplement-grade topical use	Varies

One caution on that last row. Many topical progesterone creams sit in the supplement space rather than the approved-drug space, so if you plan to sell one, check its regulatory status in your market before you commit to a maker.

Micronized and Natural Micronized SR Tablets

Two words drive a big share of progesterone searches: micronized and SR. They are worth separating.

Micronized means the progesterone is milled into very fine particles so the gut can absorb it. Without that step, oral progesterone barely works, which is why the micronized capsule label is built around 100 and 200 mg micronized strengths, with higher strengths sold in India. Natural here means bioidentical, the same molecule the body produces, made from plant sterols rather than a synthetic progestin.

SR adds sustained release, so one tablet covers the day instead of two or three doses. The 200 mg natural micronized SR tablet is the workhorse strength, with 100 and 300 mg around it. If you plan to have an SR tablet made rather than buy a brand off the shelf, that runs through a solid dosage manufacturing line under contract.

Oily Versus Aqueous Progesterone Injection

For parenteral progesterone, oil-based intramuscular injection has been the standard for decades. Torso and others make it across the progesterone injection strengths from 25 mg up to 500 mg. It works, but the shots hurt, they are hard to self-administer, and repeated oily injections can leave lumps.

Aqueous progesterone was built to fix that. It is a water-soluble complex of progesterone and hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, given as a subcutaneous shot. A clinical review in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India reports it reaches peak levels faster than the oily form, carries bioequivalent exposure, and in large IVF trials was non-inferior to vaginal progesterone for ongoing pregnancy and live birth, with good tolerability. For a buyer, aqueous progesterone is the newer, smaller niche, and demand for it is rising as fertility clinics look for a gentler option. Sterile output of either type belongs on a proven parenteral manufacturing line, not the cheapest one.

Sourcing Progesterone API in India

If you formulate your own products, your search is for a progesterone API supplier who can back the material with documents. Progesterone API is a steroid built from plant sterol starting materials, so quality control on related steroid impurities matters. On public regulatory databases, progesterone shows 113 API suppliers worldwide, with 29 US DMFs and 22 CEP certificates on file, and India is a major source within that pool. Before you commit, ask for these:

• A US DMF or EU CEP number that matches the market you plan to sell in.
• WHO-GMP, and for regulated markets, an EU-GMP or FDA inspection history.
• A Certificate of Analysis plus a named steroid impurity and residual solvent profile.
• A stability study for the batch and packaging you would actually buy.

Why Many Progesterone Makers Cluster in Himachal

Search for progesterone tablet manufacturers in India and a striking share of the addresses land in one place: the Baddi, Barotiwala, and Nalagarh belt of Himachal Pradesh, in Solan district. That is not an accident. A central incentive package from 2003 gave the area years of income-tax exemption and central excise relief, and hundreds of drug makers moved into the hills. The belt is now described as one of Asia’s largest pharmaceutical clusters, with units from Cipla, Cadila, Dr. Reddy’s, Torrent, and more.

For a buyer, the cluster is useful. Many progesterone lines, from SR tablets to injections, sit within a short drive of each other, which shortens factory audits and technical transfer when you are choosing a partner or moving a product between sites.

Progesterone Manufacturers and Brands in India

Most progesterone on a pharmacy shelf comes from large brand companies. For the 200 mg SR tablet alone, the Indian market carries more than two dozen brands. Here is a sample of real brand and maker pairs, drawn from current retail pricing data:

Brand (200 mg SR)	Maker	Pack price, Oct 2026
Susten SR	Sun Pharma	Around ₹440 for 10
Naturogest SR	Zydus Lifesciences	Around ₹500 for 10
Dubagest SR	Glenmark	Around ₹310 for 10
Gestofit SR	Alembic	Around ₹420 for 10
Endogest SR	Cipla	Around ₹430 for 10
Lupigest SR	Lupin	Around ₹365 for 10
Posito SR	Eris Lifesciences	Around ₹260 for 10

Across those brands, a 200 mg SR pack of 10 runs from roughly ₹210 to ₹505, which works out to about ₹21 to ₹50 per tablet. The spread is wide for the same strength, so the brand name, not the molecule, is what you are paying for.

Those are brand owners, not contract lines. Torso Healthcare works the third-party and PCD side, with a progesterone injection range from 25 to 500 mg and a micronized SR tablet, all produced under ISO, WHO, and GMP certification for clients across India and export markets. That lets a distributor build a wider women’s health or hormone product manufacturing line from one source rather than chasing many suppliers.

Supplying Progesterone Under Your Own Label

Plenty of buyers do not want to resell someone else’s brand. They want progesterone made and packed as their own. Two routes do that, and they suit different budgets.

With a contract manufacturing setup, you own the brand, and the plant produces to your order, so you control artwork, packaging, and positioning, while the maker handles production and compliance. With a franchise distribution model, a company hands you ready products and monopoly rights for your territory, so you start selling without building a line at all.

Picture a gynecology-focused distributor in Punjab that already sells fertility tablets and wants to add a progesterone injection and an SR tablet. Building a hormone line for two products makes no sense. A third-party order, packed under the distributor brand, puts both on the market in weeks instead of years. That is the usual reason buyers pick contract supply over their own factory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What forms does progesterone come in?

Oral micronized capsules, natural micronized SR tablets, vaginal gel or inserts, oil-based injection, a water-soluble aqueous injection given under the skin, and supplement-grade topical creams. The form decides which kind of manufacturer you need.

What is natural micronized progesterone?

It is bioidentical progesterone, the same molecule the body makes, milled into fine particles so the gut can absorb it. Natural refers to the bioidentical structure, made from plant sterols rather than a synthetic progestin.

What is the difference between oily and aqueous progesterone injection?

Oil-based progesterone is injected into the muscle and has been the parenteral standard for years, but it can be painful. Aqueous progesterone is a water-soluble version given under the skin, built for comfort, and in IVF trials, it matched vaginal progesterone for pregnancy outcomes.

Who is the best progesterone tablet manufacturer in India?

There is no single best name. Large brands such as Sun, Zydus, Cipla, Glenmark, and Lupin dominate retail, while third-party and PCD makers like Torso Healthcare supply under your own label. The right one depends on whether you want a ready brand or contract production.

How much does a 200 mg progesterone SR tablet cost in India?

As of October 2026, the price is roughly ₹21 to ₹50 per tablet, depending on the brand. Prices move, so confirm current rates with the supplier.

Can I get progesterone manufactured under my own brand?

Yes. Through third-party manufacturing, you own the brand, and the plant produces to your order. Through a PCD franchise, you receive ready products with territory rights. Both let you sell progesterone without running your own factory.

Matching the Maker to Your Market

The right choice among progesterone manufacturers comes down to the form you need and the market you serve, then the paperwork behind the promise. If you want a finished formulation partner for injections or SR tablets, Torso Healthcare produces progesterone under third-party and PCD arrangements and supplies it under your brand. Send your requirement, and we will share specifications, documentation, and lead times.

Disclaimer: This article is for general and business information only. Progesterone is a prescription medicine and must be used under a qualified doctor. Brand names, company details, pricing, and regulatory status vary by market and change over time.