Premarin Vaginal Cream 14gm

PREMARIN contain conjugated estrogen which belongs to a group of medicine called Estrogen derivative. It is used after menopause to treat moderate to severe dryness, itching, and burning in and around the vagina. This cream maintains the estrogen levels in the body in women who are undergoing or have attained menopause thus reducing the inflammation of the vaginal wall by preventing it from becoming thin and dry.

The common side effects of PREMARIN are headache, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, abdominal cramps, breast pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fluid retention, vaginal burning or itching. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF PREMARIN VAGINAL:

Treat moderate to severe dryness, itching, and burning in and around the vagina

HOW PREMARIN VAGINAL WORKS:

PREMARIN works by maintaining the estrogen levels in the body in menopausal women. It also prevents the vaginal wall from becoming thin and dry thereby reducing inflammation.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Always use PREMARIN exactly as your doctor has told you.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PREMARIN VAGINAL 14GM:

SERIOUS

Breast cancer, cancer of the uterus
Blood clots
Dementia
Gallbladder disease
Ovarian cancer
High blood pressure
Liver problems
High blood sugar
Enlargement of benign tumors of the uterus
Breast lumps
Dizziness and faintness
Changes in speech
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Pains in your legs
Changes in vision
Yellowing of the skin, eyes, or nail beds

COMMON

Headache
Breast pain
Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
Abdominal cramps, bloating
Nausea and vomiting
Hair loss
Fluid retention
Vaginal burning, irritation and itching

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS:

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Abdominal pain:

Keep try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly and smaller and frequent meals. Applying a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Bloating or wind:

Eat smaller and frequent meals. Eat and drink slowly, and exercise regularly. If the symptoms get worse, contact your doctor immediately.

Nausea and vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:

PREGNANCY

PREMARIN is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

BREASTFEEDING

PREMARIN is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

ALCOHOL

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with PREMARIN VAGINAL.

KIDNEY

PREMARIN should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER

PREMARIN is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY

Do not take PREMARIN if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to conjugated estrogen or any other ingredients in this medicine.

LUNGS

PREMARIN should be used with caution in patients suffering from active lung diseases such as asthma (wheezing). Consult your doctor for advice.

HEART DISEASE

PREMARIN VAGINAL is not recommended in patients with active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor, if you have or have had:

Unusual vaginal bleeding
Certain cancers
Stroke in the past year
Have or had blood clots
Epilepsy (seizures)
Migraine
Endometriosis
Lupus
Thyroid
High calcium levels in your blood

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.

SYNOPSIS:

Drug : Conjugated estrogen
Pharmacological Category : Estrogen derivative
Therapeutic Indication : Treat moderate to severe dryness, itching, and burning in and around the vagina
Dosage Forms : Tablet, Cream

MORE INFORMATION:

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQ’s ABOUT PREMARIN VAGINAL:

Q: Can I take PREMARIN VAGINAL during pregnancy?
A: No, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your Doctor.

Q: Can I take PREMARIN VAGINAL during liver disease?
A: No, it is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases. Before taking this medicine consult your doctor.

Q: Can PREMARIN VAGINAL cause nausea and vomiting?
A: Yes, this medicine may cause nausea and vomiting in some individuals. Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.