Vagifem?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Estrace?;Estring?;Vagifem?
Brand Names: Canada:
Estrace?;Estring?;Vagifem?;Vagifem? 10
Uses
- It is used to treat vaginal irritation and dryness caused by change of life.
- Estradiol helps bladder and vagina tone.
Dosing
How to take
- Vaginal cream/tablet:
- Use cream or tablet vaginally.
- Wash your hands and applicator after use.
- Vaginal ring:
- Put into the vagina and leave in place for 90 days.
- Follow how to use as you have been told by your doctor or read the package insert.
- Take out ring at the start of the 13th week.
- Put in a new ring.
- To use, wash your hands and take ring from the pouch.
- Press sides of ring at the same time between thumb and index finger and put folded ring into the vagina.
- Perfect placement is not needed for the ring to work. The ring will not hurt.
- To take off, hook your index finger around the rim or hold rim between index finger and middle finger and pull out.
- Do not throw the vaginal ring in the toilet.
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