Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablets) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Vagifem Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

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Vagifem Overview

Vagifem (estradiol vaginal) is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Common side effects include nausea/vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes.

The initial dose of Vagifem is one tablet, inserted vaginally, once daily for two weeks, at the same time each day. The maintenance dose is one tablet, inserted vaginally, twice weekly. Some products that may interact with Vagfem include aromatase inhibitors, fulvestrant, raloxifene, tamoxifen, or toremifene. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Vagifem must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. This medication passes into breast milk. It may reduce the quality and amount of breast milk produced. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Vagifem (estradiol vaginal) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

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Vagifem Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Treatment of Atrophic Vaginitis due to Menopause

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Vagifem Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. When treating only vaginal symptoms of menopause, products applied directly inside the vagina (such as this medication) should be used first. Estrogens that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected may have greater risks of side effects due to more estrogen being absorbed.

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