Oestrogel Pump-Pack 0.06% gel

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Estradiol

Available from:

DE Pharmaceuticals

ATC code:

G03CA03

INN (International Name):

Estradiol

Dosage:

600microgram/1gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Transdermal gel

Administration route:

Transdermal

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 06040101

Patient Information leaflet

OESTROGEL
® PUMP-PACK/ESTRADIOL 0.06% W/W PUMP-PACK GEL
(estradiol)
Your medicine is known by the above names but will be referred to as
Oestrogel throughout this leaflet.
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
1) What Oestrogel is and what it is used for
2) What you need to know before you use Oestrogel
3) How to use Oestrogel
4) Possible side effects
5) How to store Oestrogel
6) Contents of the pack and other information
1) WHAT OESTROGEL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Oestrogel is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It contains the
female
hormone oestrogen. Oestrogel is used in postmenopausal women with at
least 6 months since their last natural period.
OESTROGEL IS USED FOR:
RELIEF OF SYMPTOMS OCCURRING AFTER MENOPAUSE
During the menopause, the amount of the oestrogen produced by a
woman’s
body drops. This can cause symptoms such as hot face, neck and chest
(“hot
flushes”). Oestrogel alleviates these symptoms after menopause. You
will
only be prescribed Oestrogel if your symptoms seriously hinder your
daily life.
PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS
After the menopause some women may develop fragile bones
(osteoporosis).
You should discuss all available options with your doctor.
If you are at an increased risk of fractures due to osteoporosis and
other
medicines
are
not
suitable
for
you,
you
can
use
Oestrogel
to
prevent
osteoporosis after menopause.
HOW OESTROGEL WORKS
Oestrogel works by replacing the oestrogen in your body. This is so
that you
have a similar amount of oestrogen as before your menopause.
2) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE OESTROGEL
MEDICAL HISTORY AND REGULAR CHECK-UPS
The use of HRT carries risks which need to be considered when deciding
whether to start using it, or whether to carry on using it.
The experience in treating women with a premature menopause (due to
ovarian failure or surgery) is limited. If you have a premature
menopause the
risks of using HRT may be different. Please talk to your doctor.
Before you start (or restart) HRT your doctor will ask you about your
own an