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Femoston, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Femoston have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Femoston depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Femoston include Weight gain, Metrorrhagia, Edema. While these are the most often observed Femoston side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Femoston are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Femoston has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Femoston related warnings talks about Femoston's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Femoston is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like High Blood Pressure, Blood Clotting Disorders, Thrombophlebitis as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Femoston are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Femoston have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Femoston is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Femoston is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Femoston safe for pregnant women?
Femoston can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Femoston safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Femoston. Immediately discontinue Femoston if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Femoston on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Femoston on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Femoston on the Liver?
Femoston can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Femoston on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Femoston on the heart have been reported.
Femoston should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Femoston unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Femoston habit forming or addictive?
Femoston is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Femoston
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Femoston with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Femoston
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Femoston with alcohol.
Long-term use of Femoston at higher doses increases the risk of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women. It depends on the duration of treatment and doses of this drug. If you are taking this drug for prolonged duration and having recurring abnormal vaginal bleeding then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
Femoston contains estradiol. It is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring female sex hormone (estrogen) which is produced by the female ovaries. Femoston helps in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and it also helps in the development of puberty as well as secondary female sex characteristics. Due to some medical condition or aging, the ovaries are not able to produce estradiol whose deficiency affects the essential tasks which are fulfilled by it. Femoston works by restoring the normal levels of estradiol in the body which is required to complete these essential tasks.
Yes Femoston can be taken along with levothyroxine at the same time. Levothyroxine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Femoston. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Femoston is a brand name of estradiol and it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form). It belongs to the class of drug known as estrogen. Femoston is a prescription drug which is used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It is also used for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
The duration of treatment might vary depending upon the patient's medical condition. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take it longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
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