Estradiol Tablets
formulated to manage hormonal imbalances indicated to support endometrial health.
Strengths: 1 · 2mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Progynova; Estradot; Elleste Solo
- Therapeutic class
Oestrogen Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological class
Oestrogen
- Minor side effects
breast tenderness; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
bloating; mood swings; weight changes
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
Several weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
St. John's wort; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
Not paedriatric.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not for use during pregnancy.
Contraindications
current or history of breast cancer; unexplained vaginal bleeding; history of venous thromboembolism
Precautions and warnings
regular breast screening recommended; inform physician of any planned surgery due to thrombosis risk
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; endometrial cancer risk — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to manage hormonal imbalances indicated to support endometrial health.
Mechanism of action
Estradiol tablets provide exogenous oestrogen to replace physiological levels lost during menopause, acting as an agonist at nuclear oestrogen receptors to regulate gene transcription in target tissues.
Estradiol Tablets
formulated to manage hormonal imbalances indicated to support endometrial health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Estradiol
- Listed indication(s): Menopausal Symptoms, Hypoestrogenism
Usually available as
- 112 tablets - 1 mg1379-1-mg-16548
- 56 tablets - 2 mg1379-2-mg-16551