Progynova 2mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Estradiol valerate

Available from:

Necessity Supplies Ltd

ATC code:

G03CA03

INN (International Name):

Estradiol valerate

Dosage:

2mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 06040101

Patient Information leaflet

PROGYNOVA
® 2MG TABLETS
(estradiol valerate)
Your medicine is available as the above name, but will be referred to
as
Progynova throughout this:
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1)
What Progynova is and what it is used for
2)
What you need to know before you take Progynova
MEDICAL HISTORY AND REGULAR CHECK-UPS
DO NOT TAKE PROGYNOVA
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
HRT AND CANCER
EFFECTS OF HRT ON HEART OR CIRCULATION
BLOOD CLOTS IN A VEIN (THROMBOSIS)
HEART DISEASE (HEART ATTACK)
STROKE
OTHER CONDITIONS
OTHER MEDICINES AND PROGYNOVA
LABORATORY TESTS
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
PROGYNOVA CONTAINS LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE AND SUCROSE
3)
How to take Progynova
ABOUT THE PACK
WHEN TO START
IF YOU TAKE MORE PROGYNOVA THAN YOU SHOULD
IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE PROGYNOVA
IF YOU STOP TAKING PROGYNOVA
IF YOU NEED TO HAVE SURGERY
4)
Possible side effects
5)
How to store Progynova
6)
Contents of the pack and other information
1) WHAT PROGYNOVA IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
WHAT PROGYNOVA IS
Progynova is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It contains the
female hormone, oestrogen. Your ovaries gradually make less of this
hormone as you get older and will no longer produce it after you have
been
through
the
menopause.
Progynova
can
be
used
in
peri-
and
postmenopausal women.
WHAT PROGYNOVA 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").
Progynova
alleviates
these
symptoms
after
menopause. You will only be prescribed Progynova 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 Progynova to prevent
osteoporosis after menopause.
2) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE