Generic Name
Conjugated EstrogenPacks Price
- Tab 0.625 mg (034035): 2x10: 56.5466.52
Co-Estrogen
Therapeutic Group
OestrogensIndication Dosage
Conjugated Estrogen is a medication that contains a mixture of estrogen hormones derived from the urine of pregnant mares. It is primarily used to treat symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and osteoporosis. Some indications of Conjugated Estrogen include:
- Menopausal symptoms: Conjugated Estrogen can alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms of menopause.
- Osteoporosis: Conjugated Estrogen can help prevent bone loss in women who are at risk for osteoporosis.
- Hypogonadism: Conjugated Estrogen may be used to treat women with low levels of estrogen due to a medical condition known as hypogonadism.
- Breast cancer: In some cases, Conjugated Estrogen may be used as part of the treatment for breast cancer.
Dosage:
Adult: The typical dose range for oral tablets is 0.3 to 1.25 mg daily, while the dose range for vaginal cream is 0.5 to 2 g daily for 1 to 2 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of 1 g twice weekly.
Child: Not Recommended.
Content
- Vaginal Cream: 0.625 mg/g, 0.9 mg/g, 1.25 mg/g
- Tablets: 0.3 mg, 0.45 mg, 0.625 mg, 0.9 mg, 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg
Pregnancy
Not Recommended
Stability
- Estrogen Hormone Therapy
Contra Indications
- Conjugated Estrogen should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of breast cancer, have a history of blood clots, or have liver disease.
Precautions
- Conjugated Estrogen should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of breast cancer, have a history of blood clots, or have liver disease.
Lactation
- Not Recommended
Side Effects
- Breast tenderness or enlargement
- Vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Nausea
- Abdominal cramps
- Bloating
- Headache
- Mood changes
- Blood clots
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Breast cancer
- Endometrial cancer
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Shahid Arif