Conjugated Oestrogens Tablets
designed to target hormonal deficiency, to support symptom management.
Strengths: 0.625mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Premarin
- Therapeutic class
Oestrogen
- Pharmacological class
Oestrogen
- Minor side effects
breast tenderness; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
spotting; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
designed to target hormonal deficiency, to support symptom management.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
days to weeks
- Duration
daily
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
st. john's wort; antiepileptics; rifampicin
- Age restrictions
Not indicated for prepubertal patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; known or suspected breast cancer; liver disease; history of venous thromboembolism
Precautions and warnings
regular breast examinations recommended; periodical gynaecological assessment required
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; endometrial cancer — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Conjugated oestrogens replace missing endogenous oestrogens, alleviating symptoms of deficiency and maintaining bone density maintenance and urogenital health.
Conjugated Oestrogens Tablets
designed to target hormonal deficiency, to support symptom management.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Conjugated Oestrogens
- Listed indication(s): Menopausal Symptoms, Oestrogen Deficiency
Available option
- 28 tablets - 0.625 mg1271-0-625-mg-15168