Femoston Mini Tablet
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Product introduction
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 should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. This is done to ensure consistent levels of medicine in body. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Nausea, headache, abdominal pain, weight gain, tiredness, and breast pain are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult with your doctor if menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods happens or bothers you. Some serious side effects which mean immediate doctor consultation is required include unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or changes in vision. It is advised to perform yoga, or avoid caffeinated products or alcohol while on treatment.
Before taking Femoston Mini Tablet, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes or stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. It might increase risk of breast cancer, hence regular breast examination is recommended.
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
- Abdominal pain
- Weight gain
- Tiredness
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.
How Femoston Tablet works
Femoston Mini Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Estradiol and Dydrogesterone which are a part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estradiol works by restoring the falling levels of estrogen in the body which helps reduce distressing symptoms of menopause. However, it may affect the womb lining (endometrium) and increase the risk of endometrial cancer. Dydrogesterone is added to oppose the harmful effect of Estradiol on the womb lining and reduce cancer risk.
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
CAUTION
Femoston Mini Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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.
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Quick tips
- 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.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
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.
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.
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.
Does Femoston Mini Tablet also work as a contraceptive?
No, Femoston Mini Tablet is not a contraceptive. It does not prevent pregnancy.
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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Dydrogesterone and estradiol hemihydrate [EMC SmPC]. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Mylan Products Ltd.; 1995 [22 Nov. 2016]. [Accessed 04 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Estradiol and dydrogesterone [Product Information]. Millers Point, NSW: Viatris Pty Ltd.; 2023. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Femoston Mini Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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