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Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:27 PM IST
Evalon 1 mg Tablet is used in hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It contains ‘estriol’, which works by replacing the hormone, thereby helping relieve menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, itching, and irritation. Common side effects of Evalon 1 mg Tablet are headache, nausea, flu-like symptoms, breast discomfort and pain. It is intended for post-menopausal women only; let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Composition

ESTRIOL-1MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Organon India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Evalon 1 mg Tablet

Evalon 1 mg Tablet is used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It helps relieve menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, itching, and irritation occurring due to a shortage of estrogen in the body.  

Evalon 1 mg Tablet contains ‘estriol’, which works by replacing the hormone, thereby helping relieve menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, itching, and irritation.

Evalon 1 mg Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. The dose and duration of this medicine will be decided by the doctor based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain side effects such as headache, nausea, flu-like symptoms, breast discomfort and pain. 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 the side effects persist or worsen.

Evalon 1 mg Tablet is intended for use in post-menopausal women only; let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Evalon 1 mg Tablet . Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it.

Uses of Evalon 1 mg Tablet

Treatment of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Medicinal Benefits

Evalon 1 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called hormones indicated for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It helps relieve menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, itching, and irritation occurring due to a shortage of estrogen in the body. Evalon 1 mg Tablet contains ‘estriol’, which works by replacing the estrogen, thereby helping relieve menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, itching, and irritation.

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it. It should be taken as advised by your doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Evalon 1 mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nausea 
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Breast discomfort and pain
  • Swelling of the ankles or feet
  • Vaginal irritation, bleeding, itching, and discharge

Drug Warnings

Do not take Evalon 1 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or if you have breast/womb/ovary cancer, unexplained/unusual vaginal bleeding, womb problems (thickening of the womb lining), blood clot disorders, recent stroke, liver disease, or porphyria (an inherited disorder that causes nerve or skin problems). Inform your doctor if you have endometriosis (abnormal growth of tissues outside the womb), womb tumours, high blood pressure, diabetes, gall bladder disease, migraine, epilepsy/fits/seizures, asthma, systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation), otosclerosis (hearing disorder due to growth of bone in the inner ear), or heart/kidney/liver problems. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal/vitamin supplements.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anti-convulsant (phenytoin, carbamazepine), anti-viral (efavirenz, ritonavir, nelfinavir), anti-TB (rifampicin), herbal supplement to treat depression (St. John’s wort).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have breast/womb/ovary cancer, unexplained/unusual vaginal bleeding, womb problems (thickening of the womb lining), blood clot disorders, recent stroke, liver disease, or porphyria (an inherited disorder that causes nerve or skin problems).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • RITONAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ST JOHN'S WORT

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include foods such as soybeans, flax seeds, and soy products in the diet.

  • Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly. Also, avoid exercising too much. Do it moderately.

  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

  • Try to limit alcohol and caffeine.

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): It is a treatment that replaces/boost hormones that are at a low level and helps relieve symptoms of menopause such as night sweats, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and reduced sex drive.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Evalon 1 mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Evalon 1 mg Tablet is for use in post-menopausal women only. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Limited information is available. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is not known if Evalon 1 mg Tablet affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Evalon 1 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Apejay Chamber, Wallace St, Fort, Mumbai - 400001
Other Info - EVA0003

FAQs

Evalon 1 mg Tablet is indicated for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It helps relieve menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, itching, and irritation occurring due to a shortage of estrogen in the body.Â
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose instead. Avoid doubling the dose.
Evalon 1 mg Tablet might cause vaginal irritation, bleeding, itching, and discharge. Consult your doctor if you notice unexplained/unusual/abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Take Evalon 1 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. But try to take it at the same time every day, to maintain consistent levels of Evalon 1 mg Tablet in your body.
The common side effects of Evalon 1 mg Tablet include headache, nausea, flu-like symptoms, swelling of feet or ankles, breast discomfort and pain and vaginal irritation, bleeding, discharge or itching. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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