Estofol 2 mg Tablet 28's

Estofol 2 mg Tablet is a hormone replacement therapy used in the treatment of the symptoms of menopause, osteoporosis, hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism, and advanced androgen-dependent carcinoma of the prostate. Menopause is the stopping of a woman’s period for life and is marked after an entire span of 12 months without periods.

Estofol 2 mg Tablet is composed of Estradiol valerate that works by enhancing the lowered levels of the sex hormone oestrogen in the peri or post-menopausal female body. This helps combat the various symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes (hot face, neck and chest) and weak bones. 

Take Estofol 2 mg Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, Estofol 2 mg Tablet may cause certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, breast soreness, headache and bloating. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects consistently.

Keep your doctor informed if you are allergic to any medicines. Discuss with the doctor if you have/had cardiovascular disease, thrombotic disorders, pulmonary embolism, mental health disorders, liver disease, gall bladder disease, anaemia, bleeding disorders, or breast/uterine/cervical cancer. Estofol 2 mg Tablet is intended for post-menopausal women; therefore, do not take Estofol 2 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Estofol 2 mg Tablet is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used in the treatment of the symptoms of menopause, osteoporosis, hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism, and advanced androgen-dependent carcinoma of the prostate. Estofol 2 mg Tablet helps in the synthesis and maintenance of sex hormone oestrogen in the body, by acting as its precursor. It acts directly on plasma membrane receptors and promotes the conversion of oestradiol to its most potent counterpart, thereby enhancing the body’s levels of oestrogen and helping fight the symptoms of menopause.

• Headache
• Irregular vaginal bleeding/spotting
• Stomach cramps
• Bloating
• Breast pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hair loss

Estofol 2 mg Tablet should not be used in case of any known allergy to any of the components. Inform your doctor if you have/had arterial or thrombotic disorders, cardiovascular health disorders, porphyria, anaemia, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, bleeding disorders, liver problem, kidney problem, depression, gallbladder disease, breast/uterine/cervical cancer or any hormone-sensitive cancer. Estofol 2 mg Tablet is intended for use in postmenopausal women, do not take Estofol 2 mg Tablet  if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Estofol 2 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you are on any anti-epileptic, anti-tuberculosis, anti-hypertensive, cardiac, antifungal, antibiotic, anti-depressant or anti-retroviral therapy. Women with a tendency for chloasma/melasma (skin condition commonly seen in middle-aged women), should avoid sun exposure after taking Estofol 2 mg Tablet . Women with a history of angioedema should exercise caution while taking Estofol 2 mg Tablet as it may worsen the angioedema.

• As nausea and vomiting may occur with the use of Estofol 2 mg Tablet , make sure to take it on light, small meals. 
• Avoid grapefruit juice while taking Estofol 2 mg Tablet as this may interact with Estofol 2 mg Tablet and affect its absorption. 
• Avoid smoking as it increases the risk of stroke. 
• Keep your meals balanced and invest in a healthy diet to avoid any cardiovascular problems. 
• Load up on meats, fatty fish, oranges and strawberries, sesame seeds, soybean and canola oil and pistachios to enhance anti-oxidation and overall health during menopause.