Prescription Required

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

by Novartis India Ltd
Estradiol (1.5mg)

₹450

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

Introduction to Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used as per the provided instructions by the doctor. Even if your symptoms improve, you should continue the treatment as it has been prescribed. The course of the treatment must be completed for better efficacy.

The most common side effects that you may experience are headaches, breast pain, abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, fluid retention, and vaginal yeast infection. Tell your doctor if you notice bleeding from your vagina or develop breast lumps.

Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. Once you have started using this medicine you should have regular check-ups to discuss the benefits of your treatment. It should not interact with any other medicines but it is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice for Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 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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Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is not recommended in patients who previously had liver disease and the liver function tests are still not normal.

How Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s works

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is an estrogen (female sex hormone). In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. It also prevents the bones from becoming porous and fragile (osteoporosis).

How To Use Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

  • Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

Side Effects Of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

  • Headache
  • Bloating
  • Breast pain
  • Nausea
  • Back pain
  • Common cold

FAQ's on Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

How should Estraderm be used?

Apply it exactly as advised by your doctor. It should be applied below the panty line and not on breasts or any other area of the body. You can also use it on your buttocks. Wash and dry the area before using. The area should be free of any cuts, bruises, lotions, or creams. When you change your patch, do not put the new one in the same place. To help reduce the chance of skin redness or irritation, wait at least 1 week before you reuse a spot.

Where to apply Estraderm?

It is applied to the skin. You can stick the patch on to a hairless area of skin below the waist. You can also use it in the places like buttock, lower back, hip or abdomen. Make sure that the applied site is dry and clean.

When and how to take Estraderm?

Take Estraderm as per the advice by your doctor. It is a patch that is applied to the skin. The medicine is released from the patch and absorbed through the skin into your bloodstream.

What is Estraderm and what is it used for?

Estraderm is a transdermal patch, which contains a medicine called Estradiol (a female sex hormone). It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face), vaginal dryness in women.  It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and can not take other preventive medicines for osteoporosis.

What are Estraderm used for?

Estraderm is used to treat dryness, itching, and burning in and around the vagina. It reduces the chances of moderate or severe hot flashes in menopausal women and also reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also treats certain conditions in which a young woman’s ovaries do not produce enough estrogen naturally.

What are the most common side effects of using Estraderm?

The common side effects associated with Estraderm are application site reaction (redness, pain or itching), breast pain or tenderness, breakthrough vaginal bleeding, headache, nausea and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.

Prescription Required

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

by Novartis India Ltd
Estradiol (1.5mg)

₹450

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 6s

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