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estradiol emulsion - transdermal, Estrasorb (cont.)

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet which contains instructions for proper use of this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.Use this medication exactly as prescribed. It is usually applied once daily or as directed by your doctor. Apply it to clean, dry, unbroken skin on your thighs and calves. Rub the medicine into your skin for 3 minutes or until thoroughly absorbed. Any extra medicine left on your hands should be applied to your buttock(s). Wash your hands with soap and water after you have finished. If you shower or bathe before applying this medicine, allow the skin to dry. Do not apply to skin that is red or irritated or directly on the breasts.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day.Keep this medicine away from your eyes. If this medicine gets in your eyes, rinse your eyes immediately with warm water and call your doctor.Do not apply sunscreen with this medication. Sunscreen may affect the amount of medicine you absorb.To prevent transfer of this medicine to other people through contact, allow the drug to dry completely and cover with clothing.

SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, stomach upset, bloating, nausea, weight changes, increased/decreased interest in sex, breast tenderness, or skin redness/irritation at the application site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes (e.g., severe depression, memory loss), vision changes (e.g., change in contact lens fit), swelling of hands or feet, breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding (e.g., spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged/recurrent bleeding), unusual vaginal discharge/itching/odor, stomach/abdominal/pelvic pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin.This medication may infrequently cause serious problems such as heart attacks, stroke, and blood clots. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following: chest/jaw/left arm pain, sudden severe headache, weakness on one side of the body, confusion, slurred speech, sudden vision changes (e.g., double vision, loss of vision), pain/redness/swelling of legs, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, sudden dizziness/fainting.A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.



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