Menovag
This medicine is used to relieve vaginal symptoms of menopause, such as dryness and irritation.
Form
emätinpuikko, tabletti
Strength
10 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Estradiol hemihydrate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
For the first two weeks, use one vaginal tablet daily. After two weeks, use one vaginal tablet twice a week, with 3 or 4 days between doses.
Method
Insert the vaginal tablet into the vagina using the applicator. Do not take by mouth.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one vaginal tablet during the first two weeks of treatment.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •headache
- •abdominal pain
- •vaginal bleeding, discharge, or discomfort
RARE
- •genital fungal infection
- •nausea
- •rash
- •weight gain
- •hot flushes
- •increased blood pressure
- •diarrhea
- •fluid retention
- •worsening migraine
- •general hypersensitivity (e.g., severe allergic reaction)
Important Warnings
- You are allergic to estradiol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- You have or have had breast cancer, or cancer sensitive to estrogen (e.g., uterine lining cancer).
- You have unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- You have or have had a blood clot (in legs or lungs), a blood clotting disorder, heart attack, stroke, or angina.
- You have or have had liver disease (with abnormal liver tests) or a rare inherited blood disorder called porphyria.
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- If you become pregnant while using Menovag, stop treatment immediately and contact your doctor.
- Stop use and contact a doctor immediately if you experience migraine-like headaches, yellowing of skin/eyes (jaundice), swelling of face/throat, or a significant increase in blood pressure.