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Vagifem - Estradiol - Vaginal Tablets Brand Drug

General Information

Store at room temperature about 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Brief storage between 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.

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.

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 promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

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.

Before using this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

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, vaginal dryness).

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, serious blood clots (pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis), dementia, 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.

Follow the instructions and dosing schedule carefully.
Insert the applicator into the vagina as directed and push the plunger to release the medication.
Insert one tablet vaginally once daily for the first two weeks and then one tablet twice a week, or as directed by your doctor.
It is best to schedule each dose about the same time of the day.

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 severe nausea/vomiting or excessive vaginal bleeding.