ESTROFEM (Estradiol) 1mg Tab 28's

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Estradiol

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

This medicine requires a doctor's prescription. It falls under 'Prescription Only Medicine (POM)'.

BENEFITS AND USES:

This medication is used as a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopausal women. It is used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, vaginal dryness and itch. This medicine is also used to manage symptoms of breast and prostate cancer, prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones) in menopause women, and treat certain conditions caused by low levels of estrogen (primary sex hormone in women). Estradiol may be used to treat other conditions as decided by your doctor.

DIRECTIONS:

Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor. You may take this medicine with or without food. Try to take it at the same time each day. Estradiol must be taken regularly for it to be effective. Continue taking it even when you feel better. Do not stop taking it unless instructed by the doctor. The dose of this medicine will be decided by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on the treatment timeframe depending on the type of your condition.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medication can cause the following side effects: - Headache, dizziness - Stomach pain, stomach wind - Nausea, vomiting - Vaginal discharge - Breast pain/ discomfort Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe or if you experience any of the side effects such as: - Weakness/ numbness on one side of the body - New lump in breast/ armpit - Chest pain - Abnormal vaginal bleeding, painful urination, pain during intercourse