home > drugs a-z list > estrace vaginal cream (estradiol vaginal cream) drug center > estrace vaginal cream (estradiol vaginal cream) drug - patient avoid while taking

In this Article

• What is estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• What are the possible side effects of estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• What is the most important information I should know about estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• How should I use estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• What happens if I overdose (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• What should I avoid while using estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• What other drugs will affect estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?
• Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?

Insert the next dose of cream or ring as soon as you remember. Continue to follow your regular schedule. Do not use two doses simultaneously unless your doctor directs otherwise.

If at any time the ring falls out, rinse it with warm water and reinsert it. If it slides down into the lower part of the vagina, use a finger to reinsert it.

What happens if I overdose (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?

An overdose of estradiol is unlikely to occur and is not likely to threaten life. If you do suspect an overdose, or if the medication has been ingested, call an emergency room or poison control center for advice.

What should I avoid while using estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while using estradiol unless your doctor directs otherwise.

What other drugs will affect estradiol (Estrace Vaginal Cream)?

Before using estradiol, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin);
• a thyroid medication such as levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, and others);
• insulin or an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase), and others; or
• tamoxifen (Nolvadex).

A dosage adjustment or special monitoring may be required during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Do not use other vaginal products at the same times as estradiol without first talking to your doctor.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with estradiol. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has additional information about estradiol written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Copyright 1996-2009 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 4.01. Revision date: 3/4/05.

Your use of the content provided in this service indicates that you have read,understood and agree to the End-User License Agreement,which can be accessed by clicking on this link.