DESCRIPTION

Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is a female sex hormone (estrogen). It is a part of female hormone replacement therapy which helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face) and vaginal dryness. Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and can not take other preventive medicines for osteoporosis. It can be taken with or without food, but remember to take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. The treatment should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as this may affect the potency of this medicine. The most common side effects of this HRT are headaches, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, abdominal cramps or bloating, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. If any of these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor. Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Before you initiate with this HRT, you must consult the doctor if you have a history of unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest you some diagnostic or laboratory tests to know the effects and side effects of this medicine on your body.

INTRODUCTION

In Hormone replacement therapy Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Estrogen is one of two important hormones (the other is progesterone) used in this treatment. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. In Prevention of Post menopausal osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause (end of a woman’s menstrual cycles) and is known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. Premarin 0.3mg Tablet helps to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also helps maintain bone density and reduces your risk of bone fracture. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

USE OF

Hormone replacement therapy | Prevention of Post menopausal osteoporosis

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Premarin 0.3mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Estradiol Congeners|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class::Estrogens

HOW TO USE

Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is a mixture of estrogens (female sex hormone). In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. It also prevents the bones from becoming porous and fragile (osteoporosis).

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Premarin 0.3mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether Premarin 0.3mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. – Kidney : UNSAFE – Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : UNSAFE – Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Premarin 0.3mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Breast pain | Hair loss | Irregular vaginal bleeding | Edema (swelling) | Vaginal spotting | Vaginal itching | Depression | Leg cramps | Abdominal cramp | Vaginal yeast infection | Vaginal burning sensation

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CAUTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

UNSAFE

LIVER INTERACTION

UNSAFE

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FAQ

Q. What is Premarin 0.3mg Tablet and what is it used for?::: Premarin 0.3mg Tablet contains a mixture of estrogens (a female sex hormone). It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face), vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and can not take other preventive medicines for osteoporosis.| Q. When and how to take Premarin 0.3mg Tablet?::: Take Premarin 0.3mg Tablet as per the advise by your doctor. However, you must try to take Premarin 0.3mg Tablet tablet at the same time of each day, to ensure the consistent levels of medicine in your body.| Q. What if I miss to take Premarin 0.3mg Tablet?::: If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you should not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.| Q. What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Premarin 0.3mg Tablet?::: The common side effects associated with Premarin 0.3mg Tablet are lower abdominal pain, periods pain, breast tenderness, endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of uterus lining) and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.|

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