ESTRON 1.25mg Tablet 10x10s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

• Duration of Effect

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in immediate future. Contact your doctor if you suspect a pregnancy while being treated with this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have a known allergy to estrogen products or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

• Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an abnormal episode of vaginal bleeding which was not diagnosed.

• Heart and blood vessel disorder

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a disease of the heart or blood vessels viz. deep vein thrombosis, recent heart attack, other blood clotting disorders, etc.

• Breast cancer

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having breast cancer. It should also not be used if a patient has had breast cancer before or is suspected of having it. Patients having end-stage breast cancer and on palliative care are an exception here.

• Liver Disease

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an impairment of liver function owing to a disease or other contributing factors.

• Estrogen-dependent tumor

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having cancer which is attributed to abnormal levels of the hormone estrogen in the body for a prolonged duration.

• Pregnancy

  Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in immediate future. Contact your doctor if you suspect a pregnancy while being treated with this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding

  This medicine should not be given to women having undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding. Appropriate tests should be performed to rule out cancer in all cases of abnormal and persistent bleeding before treatment is initiated.

• Breast cancer

  Use of this medicine increases the risks of breast cancer and hence should be used at the lowest doses and the duration of treatment should be kept as low as possible.

• Kidney Disease

  Use of this medicine has been associated with the formation of blood clots especially in the elderly and people with a habit of smoking.

• Use in Children

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

• Jaundice like symptoms

  Use of this medicine can cause yellowing of the eyes and skin due to its effect on the liver and the gall bladder. Report the presence of any symptom indicative of jaundice to the doctor on priority. Use of this medicine should be stopped in such cases.

• Driving or Operating machinery

  Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. It is advised to do regular follow-ups with the doctor while taking this medicine.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

• webmd.com - Estrogens Conjugated [Internet]. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-2378/conjugated-estrogens-oral/details [cited 29/7/2020].
• cancer.gov - Estrogens Conjugated [Internet]. Available from: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/conjugated-estrogens [cited 29/7/2020].