Novofem
Novofem is a hormone replacement medicine used to relieve menopause symptoms and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Active Ingredient
Estradiol hemihydrate
Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk A/S
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet daily.
Method
Take one red tablet daily for 16 days, then one white tablet daily for 12 days, with a glass of water. Start a new pack immediately after finishing the previous one.
Important
One tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Breast tenderness
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Vaginal yeast infection
- •Dizziness
- •Insomnia
- •Depression
- •Indigestion
- •Abdominal pain
- •Flatulence
- •Nausea
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Vaginal bleeding
- •Worsening of benign fibroids in the womb
- •Swelling (hands, ankles, and feet)
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Migraine
- •Changes in sex drive (libido)
- •Blood clots in peripheral veins
- •Vomiting
- •Gallbladder disease or gallstones
- •Hair loss
- •Muscle cramps
- •Allergic reactions
- •Nervousness
- •Diarrhea
- •Abdominal distension
- •Acne
- •Uterine fibroids (benign tumour)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Novofem if you have or have had breast cancer or any other estrogen-sensitive cancer.
- Do not take Novofem if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding or untreated thickening of the womb lining.
- Do not take Novofem if you have or have had a blood clot in your leg or lungs, or a blood clotting disorder.
- Do not take Novofem if you have or have had a heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain due to heart problems).
- Do not take Novofem if you have liver disease and your liver function tests are still abnormal.
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- Stop taking Novofem and contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant, your skin or eyes turn yellow, or you have signs of a severe allergic reaction (like swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing).
- Stop taking Novofem and contact your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of a blood clot (e.g., painful swelling and redness in your leg, sudden chest pain, or trouble breathing).
- Tell your doctor if you are having surgery, as you may need to stop Novofem 4-6 weeks beforehand to reduce the risk of blood clots.
- Novofem is not a contraceptive and does not prevent pregnancy.
- If you cannot tolerate some sugars (lactose intolerance), speak to your doctor before taking Novofem.