VAGIFEM (ESTRADIOL)

Vagifem is a Prescription medicine.

Vagifem should be taken initially as 25 mcg tablet everyday. This should be continued for 14 days. From 15th day onwards, the dosage should be reduced to taking 1 tablet of 25 mcg 2 times a week.

Vagifem is used for the treatment of post menopausal symptoms such as Vagina dryness and Itching.

Vagifem can lead to the cancer of uterus. Prostegins should be used coupled up with Estradiol to avoid the risk of cancer.
If Vagifem is used for a longer period of time, it may cause heart stroke.
Pregnant women should not use this medication as it may cause birth defects.
Breast feeding mothers should also avoid using Estradiol as it may pass into the breast milk and may cause harm to the baby.

• Vagifem should not be used if the person has excessive bleeding in the vagina.
• It should not be used by people suffering from or who have had suffered from uterus cancer or any other cancer.
• Persons who have had a brain attack in the past should also avoid the use of this medicine.
• People who are allergic to Estradiol or its ingredients should not use it.
• Pregnant women should also avoid its usage.
• Breastfeeding mothers should not use this medication without their doctor\'s advice.

Vagifem is used for the treatment of Post menopausal symptoms such as dryness in the vagina and itching. After menopause, the sex hormone in females called Estrogen does not get produced in required quantity, hence causes a condition called Atrophic Vaginitis. Vagifem helps boosting up Estrogen levels in the body and relieving of menopausal discomforts. It is available in the form of tablets, Vagifem Cream and Estradiol Ring

Vagifem should not be used if the person using it has had a brain attack in the past, blood circulation difficulties, breast cancer, Uterus cancer, Excessive bleeding of vagina. It should not be used by pregnant women or who plan to become pregnant while on this medication.
The usage of this medication for a longer period of time can also cause Uterus cancer. To avoid it, it is recommended to use progestins along with Estradiol.
Using Vagifem for a longer duration can also cause breast cancer. It is recommended to visit the doctor on a regular basis while this treatment is on. It is also suggested to check your breasts regularly to notice any lump formation.

• Feeling of vomit
• Appetite loss
• Swelling in breasts
• Pimples on face
• Change in skin color
• Lessened sex drive
• Feeling giddy
• Pain in Vagina
• Swollen feet or ankles
• Feeling depressed
• Changed menstrual cycle

• Pain in the chest
• Excessive sweating
• Feeling weak or without any sensation
• Feeling confused
• Headace
• Hazy vision
• Imbalanced speech
• Swollen hands and lower legs
• Excessive Bleeding in vagina
• Swollen stomach or pain in the stomach
• Jaundice
• Swelling in breast or formation of lump

• St. John\'s wort
• phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton)
• a blood thinner like warfarin
• ritonavir (Norvir)
• carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol)
• rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane)
• antibiotics like clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Erythrocin, Ery-Tab), ketoconazole (Nizoral), or itraconazole (Sporanox)

The Vagifem tablets can be inserted into the vagina using the one time use applicator. The applicator should be gently inserted into the vagina and then the tablet should be released from the applicator to insert it into the vagina. Once done, the applicator should be disposed off.
It is recommended to use the medicine at the same time every day.