Vagifem 10mcg
Vagifem 10mcg is a prescription medication designed to treat vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women. The treatment contains estradiol, a form of estrogen, which is absorbed directly into the vaginal tissues. This helps to relieve common symptoms of vaginal atrophy such as dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse. Vagifem is used in a low-dose form to provide targeted relief without significant systemic absorption. It comes with six pessaries for easy application, and regular use can restore the natural moisture and elasticity of the vaginal walls.
Key Features:
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Low-Dose Estradiol: Delivers targeted relief for vaginal atrophy.
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Relieves Vaginal Dryness: Helps restore moisture and elasticity.
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Pain Relief: Eases discomfort during intercourse caused by dryness and irritation.
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Easy Application: Comes in pessary form for simple and precise administration.
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Effective and Convenient: Ideal for postmenopausal women seeking long-term relief.
Precautions:
- Do not use Vagifem if you are allergic to estradiol or any other ingredients.
- Consult your healthcare provider if you have a history of blood clots, breast cancer, or endometrial cancer.
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How to Use:
- Insert one Vagifem pessary into the vagina daily for two weeks, or as directed by your healthcare provider.
- After two weeks, reduce the dosage to one pessary twice a week for ongoing maintenance.
- Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for the duration of use.
Storage:
- Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiration date printed on the packaging.
Directions:
Always take this medicine exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Use one vaginal tablet each day for the first 2 weeks, then use one vaginal tablet twice a week, leaving 3 or 4 days between each dose.
- Tear off one single blister pack and open the end (as shown in the images in the patient information leaflet).
- Insert the applicator carefully into the vagina and stop when you can feel some resistance (about 8-10cm).
- To release the tablet, gently press the push button until you feel a click. The tablet will stick to the wall of the vagina straight away, it will not fall out if you stand up or walk.
- Take out the applicator and throw it away.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Vagifem can cause side effects, but these won’t affect everyone. Side effects include:
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Vaginal bleeding, discharge or discomfort
- An infection of the genitals caused by fungus
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Rash
- Weight increase
- Hot flush
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
For more information about potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.