Femoston Mini Tablet
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Introduction of Femoston Tablet
Femoston Mini Tablet is a combination medicine used for hormone replacement therapy. It is a mixture of female sex hormones that helps in relieving symptoms like hot flushes, vaginal dryness and irritation in postmenopausal women.
Femoston Mini Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Femoston Mini Tablet1 and Femoston Mini Tablet2 which are a part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Femoston Mini Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Femoston Mini Tablet1 and Femoston Mini Tablet2 which are a part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Uses of Femoston Tablet
Benefits of Femoston Tablet
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), night sweats, mood swings, depression, sleep problems, vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement in the quality of your life. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Femoston Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Femoston
- Nausea
- Headache
- Breast pain
- Irregular uterine bleeding
How to use Femoston Tablet
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. Femoston Mini Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Femoston Mini Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Femoston Mini Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Femoston Mini Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Femoston Mini Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Femoston Mini Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Femoston Mini Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Femoston Mini Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Femoston Mini Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Femoston Mini Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Femoston Mini Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Femoston Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Femoston Mini 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Femoston Tablet
- Femoston Mini Tablet is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
- Take it at the same time everyday to help you remember to take it.
- Low-intensity exercise such as yoga may help with your symptoms. However, avoid infrequent, high-impact exercise.
- You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
- Reduce your intake of caffeinated drinks and alcohol as these may make your symptoms worse.
- Ensure that you undergo regular breast screening (for presence of lumps or any abnormal changes) and cervical smear test while taking this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
FAQs
Femoston Tablet
Q. What is Femoston Mini Tablet and what is it used for?
Femoston Mini Tablet contains a combination of two female sex hormones, a type of estrogen called Estradiol and a type of progesterone called Dydrogesterone. It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy. 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 have limited treatment options.
Q. When and how to take Femoston Mini Tablet?
Take Femoston Mini Tablet as per the advice of your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, you must try to take it at the same time of each day, to ensure the consistent levels of medicine in your body.
Q. What if I miss to take Femoston Mini Tablet?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, do not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.
Q. Does Femoston Mini Tablet also work as a contraceptive?
No, Femoston Mini Tablet is not a contraceptive. It does not prevent pregnancy.
Q. What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Femoston Mini Tablet?
The most common side effects of using Femoston Mini Tablet are headache, abdominal pain, back pain, tender or painful breasts, and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, please consult with your doctor.
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- Dydrogesterone and estradiol hemihydrate [EMC SmPC]. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Mylan Products Ltd.; 1995 [22 Nov. 2016]. [Accessed 04 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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