Progynova - 1 mg (Estradiol)

As ladies get older the ovaries tend to produce less of the female hormone called estrogen and this is when Progynova is prescribed. This is a pre and postmenopausal drug prescribed in the cases where doctors notice that the estrogen levels are really less and some supply is required.

How it works?

Being a part of the hormone replacement therapy, this medicine works by providing body with required estrogen in both young and old ladies whose ovaries are not supplying much of this hormone.

Important information about Medicine

Estrogen is a female hormone used to treat premature menopause. Regular intake of Estrogen brings in relief from symptoms such as hot flushes, sore body and pain in chest and neck.

Dosage information
Patients need to take one tablet daily, however the doctor would decide on the length of the treatment looking at the response coming from hormone replacement therapy. The medication can be taken with or without food with water.

Strengths available

Progynova (Estradiol) is available in strengths of 1mg and 2mg at our store online

What if you miss a dose?

If you forget to take the medicine take it as soon as you remember making sure that there are still 12 hours to the next dosage.

What if you overdose?

Take prescribed dosage on same time as this would prevent any kind of overdose from occurring. In case you take more than the prescribed dosage get in touch with your doctor immediately or visit a nearby poison center immediately.

Things to be taken care of

Make sure that you read the label carefully and start taking this medicine after consulting your doctor. Do not take this medicine if you are trying to conceive or if you are pregnant or nursing as it might cause harm to the baby. This medicine is not to be taken by the ones who are intolerant to sugars as it contains lactose. If you have suffered a stroke lately or if suffering from hypertension inform your doctor about the medicines that you take daily before you begin Progynova course. If suffering from blood clot problem or if you have had a surgery in the recently inform your doctor about this before using this medicine.

Side Effects

Some side effects that have been reported so far with the intake of this medicine are:

• Headaches
• Breakthrough bleeding or spotting
• Breast tenderness or pain
• Bloating
• Vomiting
• Hair loss
• Nausea
• Mental or mood changes
• Decreased sex drive
• Unexplained or rapid weight changes

These symptoms are to be reported to the doctor immediately and complete medical assistance needs to be obtained.

Interaction with other drugs

Some medicines might show interactions with Progynova (Estradiol), these include:

• Medicines for epilepsy such as phenytoin and phenobarbital
• medicines for HIV infection such as ritonavir

Please tell your doctor if taking any multivitamin supplement or herbal product before you start taking Progynova.