Estrifam Contains the female hormone estradiol. Estrifam is used in women after menopause (the last natural period), especially in women who have had their uterus removed (hysterectomy) and who therefore do not require combination therapy with estrogens and progestogens.
Estrifam is used for:
Relief of symptoms after menopause.
During menopause, estrogen production in a woman’s body decreases. This can cause symptoms such as hot flashes in the face, neck, and chest (called hot flashes). Estrifam relieves these symptoms that occur after menopause. You will only be given Estrifam if your symptoms are significantly affecting your daily life.
Experience in treating women over 65 years of age is limited.
Compound:
Active ingredient: estradiol 1 mg
(as estradiol hemihydrate).
Other Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, hydroxypropylcellulose, talc and magnesium stearate.
The film coating contains: hypromellose, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), propylene glycol and iron (III) oxide (E172).
Application:
Always take this medication exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If your uterus has been removed or you are not experiencing vaginal bleeding and have not previously taken other hormone replacement therapy medications, you can start treatment any day.
Take one tablet once daily at approximately the same time each day. Once you have taken all 28 tablets in a calendar pack, proceed directly to the next pack and continue treatment without interruption.
For instructions on using the calendar, see the HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS at the end of the package flyer.
Your doctor will try to give you the minimum dose needed to treat your symptoms for the shortest time possible. Please consult your doctor if you feel that the effect of Estrifam is too strong or too weak.
If your uterus has been removed, your doctor will not prescribe progestin (another female hormone) unless you have a condition called endometriosis (a growth of the lining of the uterus outside the uterus).
If you have previously taken other HRT medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist when you should start taking Estrifam.
If you experience breakthrough bleeding or spotting, this is usually not a cause for concern, especially during the first few months of taking HRT. Hormone replacement therapy and cancer. Excessive thickening of the uterine mucosa.
(endometrial hyperplasia) and cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrial carcinoma) for more information).
