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Vagifem

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OVERDOSE

Numerous reports of ingestion of large doses of estrogen containing oral contraceptives by young children indicate that acute serious ill effects do not occur. Overdosage with estrogens may cause nausea, and withdrawal bleeding may occur in females.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The use of VAGIFEM is contraindicated in women who exhibit one or more of the following:

  1. Known or suspected breast carcinoma.
  2. Known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia; e.g. endome-trial carcinoma.
  3. Abnormal genital bleeding of unknown etiology.
  4. Known or suspected pregnancy. (See PRECAUTIONS)
  5. Porphyria.
  6. Hypersensitivity to any VAGIFEM constituents.
  7. Active thrombophlebitis or throm-boembolic disorders.
  8. A past history of thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, or thromboembolic disorders associated with previous estrogen use (except when used in treatment of breast malignancy).
Brand Name: Vagifem
Generic Name: Estradiol Vaginal Tablets

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