Estradiol (1mg)+ Dydrogesterone (5mg)
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. This is done to ensure consistent levels of medicine in body. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.Nausea, headache and breast pain are some common side effects of this medicine. However, consult with your doctor if menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods happens or bothers you. Some serious side effects which mean immediate doctor consultation is required include unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or changes in vision. It is advised to perform yoga, or avoid caffeinated products or alcohol while on treatment.Before taking Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes or stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. It might increase risk of breast cancer, hence regular breast examination is recommended.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Femoston
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Estradiol and Dydrogesterone which are a part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estradiol works by restoring the falling levels of estrogen in the body which helps reduce distressing symptoms of menopause. However, it may affect the womb lining (endometrium) and increase the risk of endometrial cancer. Dydrogesterone is added to oppose the harmful effect of Estradiol on the womb lining and reduce cancer risk.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet contains a combination of two female sex hormones, a type of estrogen called Estradiol and a type of progesterone called Dydrogesterone. It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy. It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face), vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and have limited treatment options.
Take Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet as per the advice of your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, you must try to take it at the same time of each day, to ensure the consistent levels of medicine in your body.
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, do not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.
No, Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is not a contraceptive. It does not prevent pregnancy.
The most common side effects of using Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet are headache, abdominal pain, back pain, tender or painful breasts, and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, please consult with your doctor.
