Drug Uses
Use Estradiol (Estrace, Climara, Estraderm) to reduce moderate to severe menopausal symptoms, to treat vulval and vaginal atrophy, treat certain cancers in special situations and prevent the thinning of bones.
How Taken
Talk to your local physician or pharmacist. You and your doctor should reevaluate whether or not you still need estrogens at least every six months.
Warnings/Precautions
If you think you may be pregnant, do not use any form of estrogen-containing drug. Using Estradiol while you are pregnant may cause your unborn child to have birth defects. Estradiol does not prevent miscarriage.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
The following side effects have been reported with use of this medicine: nausea and vomiting; breast tenderness or enlargement; enlargement of benign tumors; retention of excess fluid (this may make some conditions worsen, such as asthma, epilepsy, migraine, heart disease, or kidney disease); a spotty darken of the skin, particularly on the face.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Overdose
In case of overdose, call your doctor, hospital or poison control center immediately.
More Information
You are cautioned to discuss very carefully with your doctor or health care provider all the possible risks and benefits of long-term estrogen and progestin treatment as they affect you personally.
Disclaimer
No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this medication information.
