Estradiol Uses
Use Estrandiol to reduce moderate to severe menopausal symptoms, to treat vulval and vaginal atrophy, treat certain cancers in special situations and prevent the thinning of bones.
How is Estradiol Taken?
Talk to your local physician or pharmacist. You and your doctor should reevaluate whether or not you still need estrogens at least every six months.
Estradiol Warnings/Precautions
If you think you may be pregnant, do not use any form of estrogen-containing drug. Using Estrandiol while you are pregnant may cause your unborn child to have birth defects. Estrandiol does not prevent miscarriage.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Estradiol, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Estradiol Side Effects
The following side effects have been reported with use of this medicine: nausea and vomiting; breast tenderness or enlargement; enlargement of benign tumors; retention of excess fluid (this may make some conditions worsen, such as asthma, epilepsy, migraine, heart disease, or kidney disease); a spotty darken of the skin, particularly on the face.
Storage
Store Estradiol at controlled room temperature 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Estradiol Overdose
In case of Estradiol overdose, call your doctor, hospital or poison control center immediately.
Estradiol Information
You are cautioned to discuss very carefully with your doctor or health care provider all the possible risks and benefits of long-term estrogen and progestin treatment as they affect you personally.
Estradiol Disclaimer
This Estradiol drug information is for your information purposes only, it should not be taken that this med profile covers all uses, directions, drug reactions, precautions, or side effects of your Estradiol. This med profile is only for your general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose nor construed as containing any specific instructions for a particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or the consequences that may arise from this Estradiol information, including any damages, adverse consequences to persons or their property, no matter how such damages arise. There is no warranty, either expressed or implied in regard to the above Estradiol information.
