Estogel
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Estradiol (0.06% w/w) |
| Chemical Class | Estradiol Congeners |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Estrogens |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 532 |
FAQ
What if I forget to use Esto?
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, then skip the missed dose and follow the usual dosing schedule.
What is Esto and what is it used for?
Esto contains a medicine called Estradiol which is a form of female sex hormone, estrogen. It is used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flushes caused due to lack of estrogen.
What are the common side effects of using Esto?
The common side effects of using Esto are headache, breast pain, and flatulence. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.
How to use Esto?
Your doctor usually prescribes the lowest possible dose of Esto. This medicine is applied to an unbroken, clean, and dry skin. Allow the skin to dry completely before covering with a cloth. Wash your hands with soap and water after applying this medicine. Use this medicine only as advised by your doctor. Do not use more than you have been advised.
Estogel Reviews
Esto is a female hormone that is identical to estrogen. This is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause. This topical preparation helps to treat hot flush, vaginal burning, dryness, and itching cause due to lack of estrogen.
Use Esto in the exact way as instructed by your doctor or mentioned on the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Even if your symptoms improve, you should continue the treatment as it has been prescribed. Do not stop using the medicine until the full course is completed.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, flatulence, and breast pain. These usually go away if you continue using it. Tell your doctor if you have 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 but it is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Use Esto in the exact way as instructed by your doctor or mentioned on the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Even if your symptoms improve, you should continue the treatment as it has been prescribed. Do not stop using the medicine until the full course is completed.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, flatulence, and breast pain. These usually go away if you continue using it. Tell your doctor if you have 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 but it is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Estogel Works
Esto contains a medication called estrogen (female sex hormone). It works by replacing estrogen that is normally produced by the body.
How to Use Estogel
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 gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Benefits of Estogel
- In Hormone replacement therapy: Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Estrogen is one of two important hormones (the other is progesterone) used in this treatment. Vaginal tablets and creams are an easy way to deliver hormones but may not treat all the symptoms. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Uses of Estogel
- Hormone replacement therapy
Estogel Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Esto is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Esto during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Use the applicator provided to insert a measured dose of gel into your vagina before going to bed.
- It works locally in the vagina therefore, side effects are rare.
- Esto is used to relieve vaginal dryness, itching or irritation associated with menopause.
- It may damage condoms and diaphragms and reduce their effectiveness. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception.
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 500-501.
- Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 701-702.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198.
- Estaradiol. Poland Street, London: Besins Healthcare (UK) Ltd.; 1997 [revised 22 Dec. 2012].
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Estradiol gel [Prescribing Information]. Herndon, VA: ASCEND Therapeutics® US, LLC; 2021.
- Levin ER, Hammes SR. Estrogens and Progestins. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1173-75.