Defogen1mg
Tablet
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Defogen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Defogen is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Defogen is identical to a female hormone, estrogen. It is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause. This topical preparation helps to treat vagi... View More
Uses of Defogen
Side effects of Defogen
- Vaginal irritation
How to use Defogen
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Defogen works
Defogen contains oestrogen (female sex hormone). It works by delivering estrogens directly into the vagina to relieve vaginal symptoms of menopause such... View More
- It can be applied to the external vaginal area or inserted into the vagina using the applicator provided.
- It does not expose the rest of your body to the medicine, thereby avoiding side effects that happen more often with pills.
- Do not have sex right after using Defogen as some of the medicine can be absorbed into your partner's skin.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while using this medicine.
- Do not use Defogen if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of blood clots or heart diseases.
Indication
Infertility due to cervical hostility, Menopausal atrophic vaginitis, Menopausal hormone replacement therapy, Dyspareunia, Dryness and itching of vagina... View More
Administration
Tablet: May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Menopausal hormone replacement therapy Adult: 0.5-3 mg daily for 1 mth followed by 0.5-1 mg daily; or 0.25-2 mg daily in combination with other n... View More
Contraindication
• Pregnancy • Known, past or suspected breast cancer • Known or suspected oestrogen-dependent malignant tumours (e.g. endometrial cancer) • Undiagnosed ... View More
Mode of Action
Estriol is a naturally occurring oestrogen. It induces normalization of vag epithelium. It is claimed to have only a mild proliferative effect on the en... View More
Precaution
In order to prevent endometrial stimulation, the daily dose should not exceed 8 mg nor should this maximum dose be used for longer than several weeks. A... View More
Side Effect
Breast tension or pain, nausea, spotting. Fluid retention, cervical hypersecretion.
Interaction
Reduced efficacy may occur when used with activated charcoal, barbiturates, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, hydantoin and rifampicin. May possibly change e... View More
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