Tibofem
designed to alleviate menopausal symptoms to support hormonal balance.
Strengths: 2.5mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Livial
- Therapeutic class
Oestrogen
- Pharmacological class
Oestrogen
- Minor side effects
weight changes; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
breast tenderness; abdominal pain; vaginal spotting
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
designed to alleviate menopausal symptoms to support hormonal balance.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Organon
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
Continuous use
- Storage instructions
Store away from heat and moisture.
- Drug interactions
anticoagulants; antiepileptics; st. john's wort
- Age restrictions
Adult women only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
known or suspected breast cancer; oestrogen-dependent tumours; undiagnosed genital bleeding; untreated endometrial hyperplasia; history of venous thromboembolism
Precautions and warnings
annual review of hormone replacement therapy recommended; monitor for signs of thrombosis
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; stroke — requires immediate medical attention; endometrial cancer — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
As an oestrogen-based therapy, it supplements declining hormone levels during menopause, helping manage vasomotor symptoms and bone density reduction associated with oestrogen deficiency.
Tibofem
designed to alleviate menopausal symptoms to support hormonal balance.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Estradiol
- Listed indication(s): Menopausal Symptoms
Available option
- 28 tablets - 2.5 mg1507-2-5-mg-18222