Drug name: Oestrogel

Other names used:

• DiviGel®
• EstroGel®

Active Ingredients:

• Estradiol

Therapeutic effects of Oestrogel: Used in hormone replacement therapy, Estradiol is a female sexual hormone that occurs naturally in the body. Oestrogel is consumed during the period of menopause when the levels of naturally occurring estrogen reduce. When consumed, it eases out the symptoms and acts as a substitute for estrogen. It is always taken along with progestin, unless the patient has undergone hysterectomy. Application on the skin results in estradiol being absorbed into the blood directly.

Indications:

• Oestrogel is used in hormone replacement therapy at the time of menopause.
• It is also used to prevent Osteoporosis after menopause.

Precautions and Restrictions: Before using this medicine you should know the following:

• Oestrogel Gel should be applied only on a healthy skin
• This medicine should not be applied on face, vagina, breasts, and eyes
• Do not have skin contact with others for few hours after applying Oestrogel gel

Follow the below mentioned rules strictly:

• Users of this medicine should have a thorough medical examination after six months
• Users should have their breast examined for lumps every week
• If you have a personal history of heart or blood related ailments then use hormone replacement therapy cautiously
• Oestrogel Gel may sometimes cause withdrawal effects
• If you do not want to get pregnant use barrier contraceptives for a period of one or two years even after having your last menses

Observe caution while using Oestrogel if:

• If you suffer from any type of cancer or have a family history of cancer
• If you have non-malignant tumor and inflammations
• If you suffer from any disorders related to heart or have a family history of such a disorder
• If you suffer from blood diseases
• If you have inflammations that are present for a long time
• If you are obese
• If you smoke
• If you suffer from Varicose veins
• If you have any liver or kidney disorders
• If you suffer from asthma
• If you have epilepsy
• If you have any problem with the ear
• If you have patchy brown skin discoloration (Chloasma)
• If you are diabetic

Avoid using Oestrogel Gel under the following circumstances:

• If you have breast cancer
• If you have Estrogen-Induced Cancer
• If you suffer from a condition in which excessive proliferation of the cells of the endometrium, or inner lining of the uterus occur (Endometrial hyperplasia)
• If you notice bleeding in the vagina
• If you have blood clotting problem
• If you recently had Heart Failure
• If you have chest pain (Angina pectoris)
• If you have progressive liver problem or have a personal history of liver ailments
• If you have porphyrias
• If you are pregnant
• If you are a nursing mother

Side effects of Oestogrogel: Users of this drug may experience certain side effects that are associated with the use of Oestrogel. These side effects do not occur in all people who use this drug. Some of the adverse reactions that users of this drug may experience are:

• Clotting of blood
• Chloasma
• Jaundice
• Any type of liver disease
• Gallbladder dysfunction
• Lightheadedness
• High blood pressure
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Change in libido
• Irritation of the skin
• Increase in weight
• Swelling of the extremities
• Stomach ache, urge to vomit, diarrhea
• Bleeding in the vagina
• Headache
• Breast changes (form, size, or tenderness)

The above mentioned side effects do not represent a comprehensive account of all the unintended reactions that the user of Oestrogel may experience. For the complete account of all side effects kindly consult a medical care provider, a pharmacist, or go through the report given by the maker of Oestrogel.

Interactions: It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Oestrogel. Apprise him of the treatment or medication you are currently under and also get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug. This is to make sure that the combination of the two drugs is safe. Before using this gel consult a doctor to know the medicines that react with Oestrogel:

• Medicine used to treat epilepsy
• Barbiturates
• Herbal supplements which contain hypericum perforatum
• Antibiotics
• Drugs used to treat HIV
• Drugs used in Parkinson's disease treatment

Additional Information: Oestrogel should not be used without prior approval of a trained physician. Do not share these drugs with anybody else. Oestrogel is made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use them for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.