Name: Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s
Brand: Abbott
SKU: Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s
Price: 64.30 MYR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5

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Important Information For Your Reference

Common side effects include: headache, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness. For a full list of information
Side Effects:
Some typical side effects include fatigue, headache, breast pain, vomiting, or change of vision. Seek medical help if experience irregular periods or spotting, bleeding between periods, or delayed periods. Severe side effects include swelling in arms or legs, decreased blood pressure, or dizziness. Limit coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods when taking this medication.
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Do not take this if you are allergic to the medicine or its composition. If you're unsure, check with us or your doctor.
Severe allergic reactions such as severe rash, severe itchiness and fever, swollen throat, face, eyelids or lips can happen. Stop taking this medication and speak to your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms. This reaction may start soon after you first take the medicine, or it might start later.
Other important information for pregnant women/children/elderly users, please

Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)
There is no known interaction between Dorzolamide with alcohol. However, please consult your doctor before using it.It is not advisable to consume alcohol with Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s as research has found that the combination may increase the risk of breast cancer. Alcohol may increase the estrogen levels and thus, the extra estrogen and the synthetic Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s resulted in too much estrogen.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe - High Risk)
Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s is not recommended to use during pregnancy. Stop taking medication if users suspect of pregnancy. Both animal studies and human studies have limited data. Please consult your doctor before using it.Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s is contraindicated in pregnancy and thus the treatment should be withdrawn as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)
Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s is not recommended for use in lactation as there is inadequate research data on its excretion into breast milk and its effect on feeding infants. Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s should not be used during breastfeeding.

Driving Warning (Generally Safe)
Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s cause minimal to no side effects which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney Warning (Use With Care)
Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease as it may cause side effects of fluid retention. Close monitoring of renal function is indicated in users with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s may be needed. Please consult your doctor before using it. In patients with renal dysfunction, they should be closely observed when using Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s as it may cause fluid retention.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)
Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s is mainly metabolized by the liver. Hence, it is not recommended as contraceptive for patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor before using it. It is recommended to avoid using Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s in patients with liver disease. If required, it should not be given during acute illness and need to be administered preferably through the transdermal route. This route bypasses the liver and thus, will not interfere with the hepatic enzymes and proteins produced in the liver.

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Recommended dosage: Adult: Take as directed by your doctor's instruction. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you need further instructions. Not recommended for children.

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Product Overview

Introduction of Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s

Mild vomiting, stomach discomfort, nausea, headache, and dizziness are the most typical adverse effects of this medication. You should notify your doctor if any of these adverse effects continue or worsen. Your doctor may be able to advise you on how to avoid or lessen the symptoms.

How To Use Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Abbott

Active Ingredient

dydrogesterone oestradiol

Manufactured by

Abbott Laboratories (M) Sdn Bhd

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Some typical side effects include fatigue, headache, breast pain, vomiting, or change of vision. Seek medical help if experience irregular periods or spotting, bleeding between periods, or delayed periods. Severe side effects include swelling in arms or legs, decreased blood pressure, or dizziness. Limit coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods when taking this medication.

Headache, Menstrual pattern is affected, Back pain, Breast pain, Bleeding and spotting, Weight increased, Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Mood lability

Risk of breast, endometrial or ovarian cancers, Breakthrough bleeding and spotting, Dementia, Heart attack, Stroke, Deep vein thrombosis, Gallbladder disease, Gynecomastia, Hypertension, Increase cholesterol level, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)

There is no known interaction between Dorzolamide with alcohol. However, please consult your doctor before using it.It is not advisable to consume alcohol with Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s as research has found that the combination may increase the risk of breast cancer. Alcohol may increase the estrogen levels and thus, the extra estrogen and the synthetic Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s resulted in too much estrogen.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe - High Risk)

Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s is not recommended to use during pregnancy. Stop taking medication if users suspect of pregnancy. Both animal studies and human studies have limited data. Please consult your doctor before using it.Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s is contraindicated in pregnancy and thus the treatment should be withdrawn as soon as pregnancy is diagnosed.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)

Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s is not recommended for use in lactation as there is inadequate research data on its excretion into breast milk and its effect on feeding infants. Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s should not be used during breastfeeding.

Driving Warning (Generally Safe)

Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s cause minimal to no side effects which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney Warning (Use With Care)

Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease as it may cause side effects of fluid retention. Close monitoring of renal function is indicated in users with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s may be needed. Please consult your doctor before using it. In patients with renal dysfunction, they should be closely observed when using Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s as it may cause fluid retention.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s is mainly metabolized by the liver. Hence, it is not recommended as contraceptive for patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor before using it. It is recommended to avoid using Femoston 1/10 Tablet 28s in patients with liver disease. If required, it should not be given during acute illness and need to be administered preferably through the transdermal route. This route bypasses the liver and thus, will not interfere with the hepatic enzymes and proteins produced in the liver.

Quick Tips

Take Femoston 1/10 Tablet regularly every day to help you remember to take it.
Menstrual irregularities, such as spotting or bleeding between periods or missed periods, are possible. Notify your doctor if it persist
Do not drink alcohol and caffeinated beverages while on Femoston 1/10 Tablet as it may further affect your condition.
To alleviate the symptoms, low-intensity exercise such as yoga will help. Avoid infrequent, high-impact activity.
While on Femoston 1/10 Tablet, make sure you get a regular breast exam (to check for lumps or other abnormal changes) and a cervical smear test.
Stop Femoston 1/10 Tablet immediately and notify your doctor if you experience unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

References

1. Dydrogesterone and estradiol hemihydrate [EMC SmPC]. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Mylan Products Ltd.; 1995 [22 Nov. 2016]. [Accessed 04 Feb. 2020] (online)

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