Estradiol General Information

Estradiol Oral Tablets is the generic name and its brand names include Estrace and Gynodiol.
Estradiol is basically a form of necessary female sex hormone known as estrogen. It is an injection used for the treatment of menopause symptoms.
It may also be used for other medical conditions not listed in this guide as prescribed a professional.

Uses

Estradiol is an injection that is used by women experiencing difficulties during menopause period. It is used when the patient experiences hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning and irritation. Estradiol acts as a hormone estrogen that cannot be produced naturally by a woman due to her medical condition. It works by replacing the hormone during menopause or after ovarian failure. 
Estradiol is also used to treat osteoporosis and advanced prostate cancer. It has been known to be used in patients with breast cancer to relieve some of the symptoms.

How to take Estradiol?

First of all, use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor and follow the prescription label.
This injection is given into a muscle and you must learn how to inject it into your body from a professional. Since, it is to be taken by injection or syringe it is extremely important that you take care of a lot of things while drawing the medicine in the syringe or injecting it into your body.
Remember to use a fresh and new needle with your syringe every time.

Warnings

Do not use Estradiol if you have an allergy from any ingredient in Estradiol. In case you are pregnant or suspect that you maybe stop using this medicine after consulting your doctor. Furthermore, you are not to use this medicine if you have breast cancer or suspect to have it (unless your doctor says so) or you have any estrogen-dependent cancers.
If you suffer from liver or heart disease and have suffered a recent heart attack or have clots in your blood, inflamed veins

Missed dose

Do not use extra medicine to make up for any missed doses. Just take the dose as soon as you remember but skip it if it is time for your next dose.

Side effects

If you feel that you are having a side effect from a particular medicine then it is important that you seek medical advice. There may be severe or minor side effects. The severe side effects are emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling, sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body, sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance, pain or swelling in your lower leg, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain, swelling, or tenderness in your stomach, jaundice or a lump in your breast.
The less serious or minor side effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, swollen breasts, acne or skin color changes, migraine headaches or dizziness, vaginal pain, dryness, or discomfort, swelling of your ankles or feet, depression or changes in your menstrual periods, break-through bleeding.

Over dosage

If you feel that you have taken an overdose of the medicine rush to your doctor and seek medical help. If you have not noticed it, the symptoms of an over dosage are as follow- nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding.

More information

Talk to your pharmacist or family doctor for any further details on the ingredients and side effects of this medicine.

Proper storage of Estradiol

Estradiol is to be stored at room temperature. Room temperature: 68 to 77 Degrees F or 20 to 25o C. It is to be kept in a tightly closed container. Keep Estradiol away from sunlight, heat and moisture. Do not place it in bathrooms. Keep Estradiol out of the reach of children and away from pets.