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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Femoston Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and osteoporosis after menopause. This medicine replaces the falling levels of oestrogen in the body and thus helps to reduce menopause symptoms. Common side effects include stomach pain, headache, breast pain or tenderness and back pain.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Femoston Tablet

Femoston Tablet is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) caused by menopause in women. Postmenopause is a condition in which women have not had a period for 12 months or longer. The oestrogen levels decrease in postmenopausal women resulting in symptoms such as hot flushes (hot neck, face and chest). Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density which is common in post-menopausal women. 

Femoston Tablet contains two female hormones, namely, Estradiol and Dydrogesterone. Estradiol works by replacing the falling levels of oestrogen in the body and thus helps to reduce menopause symptoms. Dydrogesterone works by reducing the overgrowth of the womb lining. Together, Femoston Tablet helps treat postmenopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.

Take Femoston Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Femoston Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, headache, breast pain or tenderness and back pain. Most of these side effects of Femoston Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Femoston Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Femoston Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Femoston Tablet is not recommended for children. You are advised to avoid alcohol consumption with Femoston Tablet as it may increase the risk of breast cancer. If you have premature menopause, inform your doctor before taking Femoston Tablet so that the risks and benefits may be compared.

Uses of Femoston Tablet

Treatment of Postmenopausal symptoms and osteoporosis after menopause

Directions for Use

Take Femoston Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Femoston Tablet contains Estradiol and Dydrogesterone used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) caused by menopause in women. Estradiol restores the falling levels of oestrogen in the body and thus helps to reduce menopause symptoms. Dydrogesterone decreases the overgrowth of the womb lining. Also, Femoston Tablet prevents osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and prevents bone loss and fractures.

How Femoston Tablet Works

Femoston Tablet contains two female hormones, namely, Estradiol and Dydrogesterone. Estradiol works by replacing the falling levels of oestrogen in the body and thus helps to reduce menopause symptoms. Dydrogesterone works by reducing the overgrowth of the womb lining. Together, Femoston Tablet helps treat postmenopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Femoston Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Breast pain or tenderness
  • Back pain

What if I have taken an overdose of Femoston Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Femoston Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Femoston Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Femoston Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Femoston Tablet is not recommended for children. If you have premature menopause, inform your doctor before taking Femoston Tablet so that the risks and benefits may be compared. Avoid taking Femoston Tablet if you have recently had a stroke, heart attack or angina (chest pain).  If you have very high levels of fat (triglycerides) in blood, inform your doctor before taking Femoston Tablet . You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Femoston Tablet as it may increase the risk of breast cancer. If you experience sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, or painful swelling and redness of legs, stop taking Femoston Tablet and consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of a blood clot. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EstradiolBivalirudin
Critical
EstradiolCarfilzomib
Severe

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EstradiolBivalirudin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
When Etodolac is taken with Bivalirudin, the risk or severity of bleeding and haemorrhage increases.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bivalirudin with Femoston Tablet can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
EstradiolCarfilzomib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
Carfilzomib can cause serious blood clots and taking it alongside Femoston Tablet may enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Femoston Tablet with Carfilzomib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, or numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EstradiolDantrolene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
The usage of Femoston Tablet with dantrolene might have significant adverse effects on your liver.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Femoston Tablet with Dantrolene together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, severe fatigue or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or whites of your eyes, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EstradiolClindamycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
When taken in combination, clindamycin can lower the amount or action of Femoston Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Femoston Tablet with Clindamycin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EstradiolThalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
Taking thalidomide together with Femoston Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots and other complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Femoston Tablet and thalidomide together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EstradiolLenalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
Coadministration of Femoston Tablet and Lenalidomide can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between lenalidomide and Femoston Tablet, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EstradiolExemestane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
Using Femoston Tablet with Exemestane may interfere with Exemestane's activity and make it less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Exemestane and Femoston Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EstradiolAnastrozole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
Femoston Tablet may interfere with anastrozole's function and make it less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Anastrozole with Femoston Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EstradiolPomalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
Co-administration of Femoston Tablet and Pomalidomide can increase the risk of serious blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Femoston Tablet and Pomalidomide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, or numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
EstradiolLetrozole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Femoston Tablet:
Letrozole may have a negative effect when used with Femoston Tablet, making it less effective in treating your disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Letrozole and Femoston Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Femoston Tablet as it may increase the risk of breast cancer and delay healing.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Femoston Tablet is only recommended for postmenopausal women. Therefore, avoid taking Femoston Tablet and consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid taking Femoston Tablet if you are breastfeeding and consult a doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Femoston Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Femoston Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Femoston Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Femoston Tablet is not recommended for children as it is intended for use in postmenopausal women.

FAQs

Femoston Tablet is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) caused by menopause in women.

Femoston Tablet contains two female hormones namely, Estradiol and Dydrogesterone. Estradiol works by replacing the falling levels of oestrogen in the body and thus helps to reduce menopause symptoms. Dydrogesterone works by reducing the overgrowth of the womb lining. Also, Femoston Tablet is used to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Femoston Tablet may cause irregular bleeding or spotting (drops of blood) during the first 3 to 6 months of taking Femoston Tablet . However, if the bleeding or spotting continues for more than 6 months or after discontinuing Femoston Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

You may be advised to stop taking Femoston Tablet about 4 to 6 weeks before surgery to decrease the risk of a blood clot. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Femoston Tablet before undergoing any surgery.

Femoston Tablet is not a contraceptive. Femoston Tablet is a hormone replacement therapy. Therefore, if you are less than 50 years old or if it is less than 12 months since your last period, you are advised to use additional contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy. However, discuss with a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Femoston Tablet may interfere with certain test results. Therefore, if you are about to undergo blood test or any laboratory tests, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Femoston Tablet .

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
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