Estrace
Developed to target symptoms of menopause and oestrogen deficiency, indicated to support hormonal balance and alleviate vasomotor instability.
Strengths: 1 · 2mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Elleste Solo; Zumenon
- Therapeutic class
Oestrogen
- Pharmacological class
Oestrogen
- Minor side effects
headache; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
breast tenderness; weight changes; mood swings
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Mylan
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, protected from moisture.
- Drug interactions
Tobacco; St. John's Wort; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
Not indicated for use in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Contraindications
known or suspected breast cancer; oestrogen-dependent tumours; undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; untreated endometrial hyperplasia; active venous thromboembolism
Precautions and warnings
regular breast examinations recommended; increased risk of venous thromboembolism; monitor blood pressure
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; stroke — requires immediate medical attention; endometrial cancer — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to target symptoms of menopause and oestrogen deficiency, indicated to support hormonal balance and alleviate vasomotor instability.
Mechanism of action
Estradiol acts by binding to oestrogen receptors in target tissues. By mimicking the natural female hormone, it regulates gene transcription and restores metabolic and physiological processes disrupted by oestrogen deficiency.
Estrace
Developed to target symptoms of menopause and oestrogen deficiency, indicated to support hormonal balance and alleviate vasomotor instability.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Estradiol
- Listed indication(s): Menopausal Symptoms, Hypoestrogenism
Usually available as
- 112 tablets - 1 mg225-1-mg-2895
- 56 tablets - 2 mg225-2-mg-2898