Drug Facts

Type of Drug:

Combination hormone products.

Uses of Estrogen Combination:

Estrogen and androgen combinations: To treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (feeling of warmth in the face, neck, or chest or sudden intense episodes of heat and sweating throughout the body) in patients who have not improved with treatment of estrogens alone. To treat vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause.

Precautions:

Estrogen and progestin combinations: To treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (feeling of warmth in the face, neck, or chest or sudden intense episodes of heat and sweating throughout the body) in patients who have not improved with treatment of estrogens alone.

To treat vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause (fuehrer excluded).

To prevent osteoporosis (Comb-Patch excluded).

To treat low estrogen conditions caused by diseases such as hypochondrias or primary ovarian failure.

Unlabeled Uses: There is no adequate evidence that estrogens are effective for nervous symptoms or depression that might occur during menopause; they should not be used to treat these conditions.

Guidelines for Use:

• Dosage is individualized. Take exactly as prescribed.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking, unless directed by your doctor.
• Carefully read the patient package insert available with your medicine.
• Fluid retention may aggravate asthma, epilepsy, migraine, heart disease or kidney disease. Use with caution in these conditions.
• Brand interchange - Do not change from one brand of these drugs to another without consulting your pharmacist or doctor. Products manufactured by different companies may not be equally effective.
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, or it is necessary to establish a new dosage schedule, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• Store as directed by package labeling.