Estriol
Description
The primary ingredient of Estriol is available as oral and topical forms. This medicine is used for the treatment of problems arising due to diminished estrogen production after the menopause (usually around the age of 50) and after surgical removal of the ovary. It also promotes wound healing before or after vaginal surgery.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Estriol
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Breast enlargement
- Feeling very tired or weak
- Vaginal discharge
- Nausea and vomiting
Uses of Estriol
What is it prescribed for?
- Postmenopausal symptoms
- Before and After vaginal surgery
- After ovarian surgery
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have a known allergy to estriol, any estrogen products or any other ingredient present along with it.
Breast cancer
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having breast cancer. It should also not be used if a patient has had breast cancer before or is suspected of having it.
Estrogen-dependent tumor
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having cancer which is attributed to abnormal levels of the hormone estrogen in the body for a prolonged duration.
Liver disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an abnormal episode of vaginal bleeding which was not diagnosed.
Heart and blood vessel disorder
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a disease of the heart or blood vessels viz. deep vein thrombosis, recent heart attack, other blood clotting disorders, etc.
Endometrial hyperplasia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with endometrial hyperplasia (a condition of excessive thickening of the womb lining) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Asthma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with asthma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes (increased blood sugar levels) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels, appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Cardiovascular risks
This medicine has been associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and other complications associated with the heart. It should be used with caution in patients having heart disease or are exposed to the risk factors.
Jaundice like symptoms
This medicine may cause yellowing of the eyes and skin due to its effect on the liver and the gall-bladder. Report the presence of any symptom indicative of jaundice to the doctor on priority. Use of this medicine should be stopped in such cases.
Gall bladder disease
Use of this medicine can increase the risk of gallbladder diseases, especially in postmenopausal women. It should be used with caution in patients suffering from a disease of the gall bladder. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Tablet: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.
Cream: Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Corticosteroids
Griseofulvin
Nevirapine
Carbamazepine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Tablet: Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities or for longer durations than recommended. It is advised to do a regular follow-up with the doctor while taking this medicine.
Cream: Apply this medicine to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by replacing or replenishing the hormone estrogen that is normally produced in the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Estrogens
Schedule
Schedule H
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Estriol - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 2 January 2019]. Available from:
Estriol [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 2 January 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 20 May 2019
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