Generic for Estrace for Vaginal irritation and dryness - Drug Information

Generic Name - Estradiol

Category - Urogenital Symptoms

Indications

Vaginal irritation and dryness.
Generic Estrace is indicated to relieve symptoms of vaginal irritation and dryness and urinary tract irritation that occurs in some women during menopause. Estradiol (Generic Estrace) contains a natural estrogen female hormone, essential for maintaining normal female functions normally produced by the ovaries. After menopause, the ovaries decrease their production of this hormone.

Generic for Estrace Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Estrace is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Estrace should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Asthma
Blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke
Breast, cervical, endometrial or uterine cancer
Diabetes
Fibroids in the womb, or endometriosis
Heart, kidney or liver disease
High blood lipids or cholesterol
High blood pressure
High level of calcium in the blood
Hysterectomy
Mental depression
Migraine
Porphyria

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Estrace. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antibiotics used to treat infections
Medications used to treat HIV infection or AIDS
Ascorbic acid/Vitamin C supplements
Barbiturates or bensoxiazepines
Bromocriptine
Carbamazepine
Cimetidine
Clofibrate
Cyclosporine

Generic for Estrace Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericEstrace
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Estrace for Urogenital symptoms is one Estradiol vaginal ring to be inserted as deeply as possible into the upper one-third of the vaginal vault. The ring is to remain in place continuously for three months, after which it is to be removed and, if appropriate, replaced by a new ring. The need to continue treatment should be assessed at 3 or 6 month intervals.

Generic for Estrace Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Estrace side Effects include breakthrough bleeding and spotting4, breast enlargement, tenderness, unusual discharge or milk production,
Chest pain, leg, arm or groin pain, nausea, vomiting, severe headaches, stomach or abdominal pain (severe), sudden shortness of breath and rapid weight gain.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Estrace.

Generic for Estrace and Pregnancy

Generic Estrace may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Therefore, it is not recommended to use Generic Estrace if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Generic for Estrace and Breastfeeding

Use of Generic Estrace while breast feeding a baby has shown to decrease the quantity and quality of the milk. Hence, consult your doctor and check on its use.

Generic for Estrace and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Estrace in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Estrace and Geriatric

Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of estrogens. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment, especially stroke, invasive breast cancer, and memory problems. Do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion before using Generic Estrace.

Note

The above information about Generic Estrace serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.