Femring - Estradiol Acetate - Vaginal Ring Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Femring.
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Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, stomach upset, bloating, nausea, weight changes, increased/decreased interest in sex, and breast tenderness may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• You may develop a vaginal yeast infection while using this medication.
• If this occurs, consult your doctor or pharmacist for treatment options.
• You may leave the ring in place if you are treating the vaginal infection locally or topically.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a female hormone and is usually given to women who no longer produce the proper amount.
• It is used to reduce menopause symptoms (for example, hot flashes, vaginal dryness).
• If you are only being treated for vaginal menopause symptoms, other products such as vaginal creams or tablets should be considered before this medication.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Not applicable.
• However, if you have not inserted a new ring after 3 months, contact your doctor to establish a new schedule for using this medication.

Femring Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage from 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Read Before Using Femring (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Usage Instructions

• Wash your hands before and after inserting the ring.
• Insert the ring into the upper third of the vagina as directed.
• Generally, the ring is left in place for 3 months and then removed and replaced with a new ring if therapy is continued.
• Do not leave a ring in place for longer than 3 months.
• Follow the dosing schedule carefully.
• Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist and learn all usage instructions in the product package.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unclear about any of the information.
• When the ring is placed properly, you should not feel it and it will not interfere with sexual intercourse.
• If the ring moves into the lower part of your vagina, push it back into place with your finger.
• If the ring falls out of the vagina, rinse the ring with lukewarm water and re-insert.
• The ring is removed by hooking your finger through the ring and gently pulling it out.
• Discard the used ring in the trash container.
• Do not flush it down the toilet.

Femring Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
• You should have a complete physical examination, including blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic examinations, and a PAP test (for vaginal cancer), at least once a year.
• You should also have periodic mammograms as determined by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Warning

• Estrogens have been reported to increase the chance of womb (endometrial) cancer in women who have been through menopause, especially in women with a uterus who receive estrogen-only hormone therapy.
• Estrogens may also increase the risk of cancer of the ovary or breast.
• Estrogen-containing products should not be used to prevent heart disease.
• Estrogen given in combination with another hormone (progestin) for replacement therapy can infrequently cause heart disease (for example, heart attacks), stroke, dementia, serious blood clots (pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis), and cancer of the breast.
• These risks appear to depend on the length of time this drug is used and the amount of estrogen per dose.
• Therefore, this medication should be used for the shortest possible length of time at the lowest effective dose, so you obtain the benefits and minimize the chance of serious side effects from long-term treatment.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
• If you use this drug for an extended period, you should be evaluated at least once a year.
• See Notes section.
• This medication is not effective in preventing or treating a tendency toward miscarriages (natural habitual abortion) nor the threat of miscarriage.
• This drug must not be used during pregnancy because its use may result in birth defects or cancer later in the child's life.
• See Precautions section.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.