Defogen 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Defogen is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Defogen 1mg Tablet
Introduction
Defogen 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 Defogen in the w ... Show more
Uses of Defogen
Side effects of Defogen
Common
Vaginal irritation
How to use Defogen
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.
How Defogen works
Defogen 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.
Quick Tips
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.
Do not have sex right after using Defogen as some of the medicine can be absorbed into your partner's skin.
Inform your doctor if you experience any vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while using this med ... Show more
Do not use Defogen if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of blood clots or heart diseases.
Brief Description
Indication
Infertility due to cervical hostility, Menopausal atrophic vaginitis, Menopausal hormone replacement therapy, Dyspareunia, Dryness and itching of vagi ... Show more
Administration
Tablet: May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Menopausal hormone replacement therapy
Adult: 0.5-3 mg daily for 1 mth followed by 0.5-1 mg daily; or 0.25-2 mg daily in combination with other ... Show more
Contraindication
• Pregnancy • Known, past or suspected breast cancer • Known or suspected oestrogen-dependent malignant tumours (e.g. endometrial cancer) • Undiagnose ... Show more
Mode of Action
Estriol is a naturally occurring oestrogen. It induces normalization of vag epithelium. It is claimed to have only a mild proliferative effect on the ... Show more
Precaution
In order to prevent endometrial stimulation, the daily dose should not exceed 8 mg nor should this maximum dose be used for longer than several weeks. ... Show more
Side Effect
Breast tension or pain, nausea, spotting. Fluid retention, cervical hypersecretion.
Interaction
Reduced efficacy may occur when used with activated charcoal, barbiturates, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, hydantoin and rifampicin. May possibly change ... Show more
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