Lanadiol
Lanadiol Products are primarily used for
Hormone replacement therapy, Post menopausal osteoporosis
About Lanadiol Products
Uses of Lanadiol Products
Estradiol is used for hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.
Lanadiol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lanadiol are Breast pain, Breast enlargement, Hair loss, Uterine bleeding, Depression, Joint pain, Leg cramps, Leukorrhea, Urinary tract infection, Itching, Irritable bladder.
How Lanadiol 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 Lanadiol Products
Frequently asked questions about Lanadiol Products
Frequently asked questions about Estradiol
Q. What is Lanadiol 2mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Lanadiol 2mg Tablet contains Estradiol, which is an estrogen hormone. It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face) and vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and have limited treatment choice.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Lanadiol 2mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you should not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.
Q. What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Lanadiol 2mg Tablet?
The common side effects associated with Lanadiol 2mg Tablet are lower abdominal pain, periods pain, breast tenderness, endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of uterus lining) and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if these persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Q. What can I take for estrogen deficiency?
For estrogen deficiency, treatment is based on the underlying cause. Your doctor may choose from a variety of medications depending upon your age and clinical conditions. The medications will also depend upon whether you are estrogen deficient or have high progesterone levels.
Q. Who should not take Lanadiol 2mg Tablet?
Lanadiol 2mg Tablet should not be taken by patients who have unusual vaginal bleeding, liver problems, or bleeding disorder. It should also be avoided to patients who are pregnant or are allergic to Lanadiol 2mg Tablet. Patients who have had uterus or breast cancer, had a stroke or heart attack, or currently have or had blood clots should also avoid this medicine.
Q. Does Lanadiol 2mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Lanadiol 2mg Tablet may cause either weight gain or weight loss. This is a common side effect of Lanadiol 2mg Tablet. However, exercising regularly and eating a healthy nutritious diet can help you prevent weight gain. In case you notice weight gain and it bothers you, consult your doctor.
Q. How should Lanadiol 2mg Tablet be taken?
Lanadiol 2mg Tablet tablets should be taken exactly as advised by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water. You can take it at any time of the day but take it at the same time each day.