Vagifem online

Item name: Vagifem

Generic name: Estradiol (ES-tra-DYE-ol)

Brand Name: Estrace Vaginal Cream, Estring, Vagifem

Drug class: Estradiol is a female estrogen hormone

Item info:

Vagifem is a prescription drug used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as dryness, burning, and itching of the vaginal area. Estradiol vaginal also reduces urgency or irritation of urination.

Vagifem is available in tablets and vaginal cream. You can buy Vagifem online through online pharmacies or online ordering systems like Euromedonline. If you need a prescription, you can fill out our prescription request form and a US-licensed physician will issue you with one.

Interactions:

Do not use Vagifem without first talking to your doctor if you are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements.

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Estradiol . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

* Blood thinners (eg, warfarin),
* corticosteroids (eg, prednisone),
* succinylcholine, or tacrine
* Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital),
* hydantoins (eg, phenytoin),
* rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);
* carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol);
* antibiotics such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Erythrocin, Ery-Tab)
* antifungals such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), or itraconazole (Sporanox);

Limit alcoholic beverages while you are using Vagifem.
Vagifem may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Estradiol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Contraindications:

Do not use estradiol vaginal if you have:

* a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder;
* a history of stroke or circulation problems;
* abnormal vaginal bleeding that a doctor has not checked; or
* any type of breast, uterine, or hormone-dependent cancer.

Before using estradiol vaginal, tell your doctor if you have:

* high blood pressure, angina, or heart disease;
* high cholesterol or triglycerides;
* liver disease;
* kidney disease;
* asthma;
* epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
* migraines;
* diabetes;
* depression;
* gallbladder disease; or
* if you have had your uterus removed (hysterectomy)


If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use estradiol vaginal, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Vagifem is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use estradiol vaginal if you are pregnant.

Side effects:

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

* chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
* sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
* sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
* pain or swelling in your lower leg;
* abnormal vaginal bleeding;
* pain, swelling, or tenderness in your stomach;
* jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
* a lump in your breast.

Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

* nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;
* swollen breasts;
* acne or skin color changes;
* decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;
* migraine headaches or dizziness;
* vaginal pain, dryness, or discomfort;
* swelling of your ankles or feet;
* depression;
* changes in your menstrual periods, break-through bleeding.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Dosage

USe Vagifem exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Frequency and dosage varies with type of condition. If you do not understand these directions, or if you would like to learn more about the medication you are taking, ask your pharmacist or nurse to explain them to you. You may also call 1.866.279.1400 for 24/7 customer support.
Avoid using other vaginal products without your doctor's advice.
Your doctor should reevaluate you every 3 to 6 months to determine whether or not you need to continue taking Vagifem.

Missed dose
Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of an estradiol vaginal overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.

Storage

Store Vagifem away from heat and direct light.Keep the medicine from freezing.Keep Vagifem out of the reach of children.

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