What Are the Visual Differences Between Premarin & Prempro?

Both Premarin and Prempro are made with conjugated estrogens from a pregnant mare's urine. They are used to treat the symptoms of menopause in women. They are both made by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, now a part of Pfizer.

Color

• Both Premarin and Prempro pills are the same shape but come in different colors. Premarin comes in a dark green or maroon. Prempro comes in a light tan, a light baby blueand a pastel pink.

Size

• Prempro tablets come in three sizes, printed on the pills as: 1.45 mg/1.5 mg; 0.3 mg/ 1.5 mg and 0.625 mg/ 2.5 mg. Premarin comes in five sizes, printed on the pills as 0.3 mg, 0.625 mg, 0.9 mg, 1.25 mg and 2.5 mg.

Identification

• Premarin has the entire brand name printed on the tablets while Prempro merely has a W, which is short for Wyeth. The names can be found over the size listing, which appear on only one side of the tablet