Evolon Cream
Product Info
| Prescription required | No |
| Marketer | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Estriol (1mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Estrogens Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Estrogens |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 647 |
FAQ
What are the common side effects of using Evolon?
The side effects of using Evolon are rare. However, initially, you may feel irritation or itching of the skin in or around the vagina, which usually gets better after a few weeks. Other side effects may include headache, flu-like symptoms, skin rash, pain in breasts, and increased vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if these persist, consult with your doctor.
What if I forget to use Evolon?
You may apply the missed dose as soon as you remember unless you are not 12 hours late. If you are more than 12 hours late, skip the missed dose and follow the usual dosing schedule.
What is Evolon and what it is used for?
Evolon contains a medicine called Estriol. Estriol is a form of female sex hormone, estrogen. It is used to treat vaginal problems (itching, dryness and irritation) caused due to lack of estrogen. It may also be used as a hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women.
How to use Evolon?
This type of cream or gel usually comes with an applicator and the directions to use. You must clean and dry the affected area before applying the cream. Use this medicine only as advised by your doctor.
What if you forget to take Evolon Vaginal Cream?
If you miss a dose of Evolon, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Evolon Cream Reviews
Evolon is identical to a female hormone, estrogen. It is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause. This topical preparation helps to treat vaginal burning, dryness and itching caused due to lack of estrogen.
You should use Evolon in the way your doctor advises. It may depend on whether you have had any kind of hormonal replacement treatment (HRT) before. Even if your symptoms improve, you should continue the treatment as it has been prescribed.
When you start using this medicine you may experience vaginal irritation or itching. This usually goes away if you continue using it. You may also get pain in your abdomen, a genital rash, headache and vaginal thrush (candidiasis). Tell your doctor if you experience bleeding in your vagina. Your doctor may give you an alternative medicine.
Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. Once you have started using this medicine you should have regular check-ups to discuss the benefits of your treatment. It should not interact with any other medicines. It is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Evolon Cream Works
Evolon contains oestrogen (female sex hormone). It works by delivering estrogens directly into the vagina to relieve vaginal symptoms of menopause such as dryness, burning, irritation, and painful sexual intercourse.
How to Use Evolon Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream by using applicator. Wash your hands after applying.
Benefits of Evolon Cream
- In Menopausal symptoms: Evolon is a female hormone, identical to a hormone that your body makes naturally called estrogen. When you have too little of this hormone (after menopause), the vaginal wall can become thin and dry. This can make sexual intercourse painful and you may get vaginal infections. Estriol will help relieve vaginal dryness, inflammation, and itching that may occur after menopause. It may take a few weeks before you notice an improvement so keep using the medicine even if you think it is not working to get the full benefits. It has very few side effects and will also make you less likely to have vaginal or urinary infections.
Uses of Evolon Cream
- Menopausal symptoms
Evolon Cream Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Evolon is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Evolon may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not use Evolon if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of blood clots or heart diseases.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while using this medicine.
- Do not have sex right after using Evolon as some of the medicine can be absorbed into your partner's skin.
- It can be applied to the external vaginal area or inserted into the vagina using the applicator provided.
- It does not expose the rest of your body to the medicine, thereby avoiding side effects that happen more often with pills.
References
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- ScienceDirect. Estriol.
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- Estriol. Dublin, Ireland: Aspen; 1982 [revised 16 Dec. 2016].