Prescription Required

Estogen 5mg Tablet

by Mac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Ethinyl Estradiol (5mg)

₹13

Estogen 5mg Tablet

Introduction to Estogen 5mg Tablet

In some cases, Estogen 5mg Tablet is also used to treat breast cancer and prostate cancer along with other anticancer medicines. The medicine 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, nausea, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, abdominal cramps or bloating,  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.

Safety Advice for Estogen 5mg Tablet

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Estogen 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Estogen 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctors advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

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Estogen 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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Estogen 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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There is limited information available on the use of Estogen 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Estogen 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Estogen 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

How Estogen 5mg Tablet works

Estogen 5mg Tablet is a synthetic estrogen (female hormone). In women of reproductive age, it helps in maintaining normal menstrual cycle (periods). In women undergoing menopause, it works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone, thereby preventing symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings.

How To Use Estogen 5mg Tablet

  • 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. Estogen 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects Of Estogen 5mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Breast tenderness
  • Uterine bleeding

FAQ's on Estogen 5mg Tablet

What if I miss to take Estogen?

If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost the time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose but simply continue the usual dosing schedule. However, missing a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding and spotting (blood stain). If the bleeding lasts longer, consult your doctor.

What is Estogen and what is it used for?

Estogen contains a medicine called Ethinyl Estradiol (a female sex hormone). It is used as hormone replacement therapy. It can also be used to treat problems related to your monthly cycles. Estogen is used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in women who cannot take other medicines for osteoporosis. In men, it may be prescribed for the treatment of prostate cancer.

When and how to take Estogen?

Take this medicine as per the advice of your doctor. However, you must try to take Estogen at the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of the medicine in your body.

What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Estogen?

The common side effects associated with Estogen are nausea, breast tenderness, headache, weight gain, mood changes, and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.

Prescription Required

Estogen 5mg Tablet

by Mac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Ethinyl Estradiol (5mg)

₹13

Estogen 5mg Tablet

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