Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)
Estradiol hemihydrate 0.256mg equivalent to estradiol 25 µg/24 hours; ; Norethisterone acetate 2.4mg equivalent to norethisterone acetate 125 µg/24 hours;
Novartis New Zealand Ltd
Estradiol hemihydrate 0.256 mg (equivalent to estradiol 25 µg/24 hours)
25/125
Transdermal patch
Active: Estradiol hemihydrate 0.256mg equivalent to estradiol 25 µg/24 hours Norethisterone acetate 2.4mg equivalent to norethisterone acetate 125 µg/24 hours Excipient: Acrylic adhesive Dipropylene glycol Oleic acid Povidone Silicone adhesive
Sachet, aluminium foil, composite laminate: paper/low-density polyethylene/Al foil/coextrusion polyethylene, 8 patches
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NV Organon
Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Sachet, aluminium foil, composite laminate: paper/low-density polyethylene/Al foil/coextrusion polyethylene - 8 patches - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at 2° to 8°C (Refrigerate, do not freeze) 6 months unopened stored at or below 25°C
2003-08-14
1 NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET ESTALIS ® CONTINUOUS (OESTRADIOL/NORETHISTERONE ACETATE) TRANSDERMAL PATCH RELEASING 50 micrograms/24 hours of oestradiol and 140 micrograms/24 hours of norethisterone acetate 50 micrograms/24 hours of oestradiol and 250 micrograms/24 hours of norethisterone acetate TRADE NAME(S) ESTALIS ® Continuous 50/140 ESTALIS ® Continuous 50/250 DESCRIPTION AND COMPOSITION PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Transdermal patch. ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) The active components of the Estalis ® Continuous matrix transdermal patch are oestradiol hemihydrate and norethisterone acetate. The remaining components are pharmacologically inactive. Two Estalis Continuous matrix transdermal patches are available. They release oestradiol and norethisterone acetate (NETA) in the following quantities and at the following rates over a period of 3.5 to 4 days: NAME NOMINAL RELEASE RATE (MICROGRAM/DAY) OESTRADIOL/NETA OESTRADI OL CONTENT (MG)* NETA CONTENT (MG) SURFACE AREA (CM 2 ) SHAPE Estalis Continuous 50/140 0.620 2.70 9 Round Estalis Continuous 50/250 0.512 4.80 16 Round * 1 mg oestradiol hemihydrate is equivalent to 0.968 mg oestradiol _LIST OF EXCIPIENTS _ Adhesive matrix: silicone adhesive, acrylic adhesive, povidone, oleic acid, dipropylene glycol, Backing layer: polyester film laminate, 2 Protective (release liner): fluoropolymer coated polyester film. INDICATIONS The Estalis Continuous regimen is indicated for the following: • Treatment of symptoms of oestrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women with an intact uterus. • Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with an intact uterus. (see sections Dosage and Administration and Warnings and Precautions). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION DOSAGE ADULTS AND ELDERLY For all therapeutic indications, the lowest effective dose should be used. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involving combined oes Read the complete document