Estrofem
Drug Name: Beta-Estradiol 2mg Tablets
Details
Beta-Estradiol2 mg tablets available by brand name Estrofem 2 mg tablets area female sex hormone which is produced by the ovaries.
Uses:
Estrofem2 mg tablets work as a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat hormone borne diseases in women. Its various uses are:
- For the treatment of post menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes or dry vagina.
- For the treatment of vaginal atrophy.
- For treating the side effects caused by low estrogen levels in the body.
- For the treatment of infertility.
- For treating the symptoms of osteoporosis.
- In the treatment of end stage breast cancer/ prostate cancer.
- For oophorectomy.
Dosage:
Take one tablet of Estrofem 2 mg tablets daily. It is recommended to take it on the same time. Do not chew or crush the tablet. Swallow it as whole with water.
Side effects:
Side effects caused by Beta-Estradiol 2 mg tablets vary from being major to minor.
- Tender breast
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Pain in breast
- Weight gain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Vaginal discharge
- Back pain
- Vaginal bleeding
- Swelling in face, lips, hands and feet
- Shortness of breath
- Nipple discharge
- Pain while swallowing
- Inverted nipples
- Colour change of breast
Precautions and measures:
Patients taking Beta-Estradiol 2 mg tablets do not experience any serious side effects. But precaution s should always be taken such as:
- Before starting the treatment let your doctor know if you are allergic to the medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer vaginal bleeding as the drug may cause more damage.
- Inform your doctor if you had/have any heart or blood vessel disorders such as heart attack or blood clot.
- The medicine is only recommended for the patients who have end stage breast cancer. All other stages must not be treated with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver disorder.
- Inform your doctor if you have migraine as the drug may elevate headache.
- The medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Benefits:
Various benefits of Beta-Estradiol 2 mg tablets are:
- Effective in treating symptoms of post menopause.
- Effective in regulating the levels of estrogen in the body.
- Enhance your mood.
- Easy to store.
Storage:
- Estrofem 2 mg tablets should be stored at room temperature (25-30 degree centigrade), in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it away from children.
Do not use if expired.