Estrahenz Tablet

Estrahenz Tablet is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and itching), estrogen deficiency, and thinning of bones (osteoporosis). Estrahenz Tablet is to be swallowed with water. It can be taken with or without food, but remember to take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment. The treatment should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as this may affect the potency of this medicine. The most common side effects of this HRT are headaches, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, abdominal cramps or bloating, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. Some of the warning signs and symptoms that need immediate medical attention are breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding, dizziness and faintness, severe headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, pains in your legs, etc. Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Before you initiate with this HRT, you must consult the doctor if you have a history of unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest you some diagnostic or laboratory tests to know the effects and side effects of this medicine on your body.

• Hormone replacement therapy

Estrahenz Tablet contains a medication called estrogen (female sex hormone). It works by replacing estrogen that is normally produced by the body. In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, vaginal burning, dryness, and itching, caused due to lack of estrogen.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Estrahenz Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Breast pain
• Abdominal cramp
• Bloating
• Vaginal spotting
• Vomiting

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Estrahenz Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Estrahenz Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingUNSAFE

Estrahenz Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

DrivingSAFE

Estrahenz Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Estrahenz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Estrahenz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Estrahenz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Estrahenz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Estrahenz Tablet is not recommended in patients who previously had liver disease and the liver function tests are still not normal and should not be given to women with severe hepatic disease.

Chemical Class

Estradiol Congeners

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gynaecological

Action Class

Estrogens