Estraderm
Estraderm Products are primarily used for
Hormone replacement therapy, Post menopausal osteoporosis
About Estraderm Products
Uses of Estraderm Products
Estradiol is used for hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.
Estraderm Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Estraderm are Breast pain, Breast enlargement, Hair loss, Uterine bleeding, Depression, Joint pain, Leg cramps, Leukorrhea, Urinary tract infection, Itching, Irritable bladder.
How Estraderm Products work
Estradiol is an estrogen (female sex hormone). In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. It also prevents the bones from becoming porous and fragile (osteoporosis).
Patient Concerns about Estraderm Products
Frequently asked questions about Estraderm Products
Frequently asked questions about Estradiol
Q. Where to apply Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch?
It is applied to the skin. You can stick the patch on to a hairless area of skin below the waist. You can also use it in places like buttock, lower back, hip or abdomen. Make sure that the applied site is dry and clean.
Q. What are the most common side effects of using Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch?
The common side effects associated with Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch are application site reaction (redness, pain or itching), breast pain or tenderness, breakthrough vaginal bleeding, headache, nausea and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.
Q. How should Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch be used?
Apply it exactly as advised by your doctor. It should be applied below the panty line and not on breasts or any other area of the body. You can also use it on your buttocks. Wash and dry the area before using. The area should be free of any cuts, bruises, lotions, or creams. When you change your patch, do not put the new one in the same place. To help reduce the chance of skin redness or irritation, wait at least 1 week before you reuse a spot.