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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 26, 2024 | 7:06 PM IST
Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) in menopausal women. It contains Tibolone which works by restoring hormone levels in the body and preventing bone loss and fractures. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as stomach pain, breast pain, vaginal bleeding or spotting, unusual hair growth, weight gain, vaginal itching or irritation. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition

TIBOLONE-2.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet

Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called synthetic steroids used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) caused in menopausal women. Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Postmenopause is a condition in which women have not had a period of 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.

Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet contains Tibolone which works by mimicking the activity of natural hormones progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone. Thereby, it reduces menopausal symptoms by restoring hormone levels in the body. Also, Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet prevents osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by restoring oestrogen levels in the body and preventing bone loss and fractures.

Take Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Tibomax 2.5mg 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, breast pain, vaginal bleeding or spotting, unusual hair growth, weight gain, vaginal itching or irritation. Most of these side effects of Tibomax 2.5mg 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 Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is not recommended for children. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of breast cancer. If you have premature menopause, inform your doctor before taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet so that the risks and benefits may be compared.

Uses of Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet

Used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis

Medicinal Benefits

Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet contains Tibolone, a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) caused by menopause in women. Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet mimics the activity of natural hormones progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. Thereby restoring hormone levels in the body and reducing menopausal symptoms. Also, Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet prevents osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and prevents bone loss and fractures. The risk of breast cancer and blood clots is less with Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet than with other HRT.

Directions for Use

Take Tibomax 2.5mg 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Breast pain
  • Vaginal bleeding or spotting
  • Unusual hair growth
  • Weight gain
  • Vaginal itching or irritation

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is not recommended for children. If you have premature menopause, inform your doctor before taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet so that the risks and benefits may be compared. Avoid taking Tibomax 2.5mg 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 Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet. You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of breast cancer. If you experience sudden chest pain, difficulty in breathing, or painful swelling and redness of your legs, stop taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet and consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of a blood clot.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital), and antitubercular drugs (rifampicin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal medicine to treat depression).

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, gallstones, diabetes, migraine, epilepsy (fits), asthma, fluid retention due to kidney or heart problems, unexplained vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, liver disease, systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), estrogen-sensitive cancer, porphyria, fibroids in the womb, endometrial hyperplasia (excessive thickening of the womb lining), blood clotting disorder or blood clot in the vein, inform your doctor before taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • RIFAMPICIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, 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.

Special Advise

  • Regular breast screening is recommended while taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet.
  • Check your breasts regularly for any changes in the nipple, dimpling of the skin or any lumps. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): It is a treatment to relieve menopause symptoms. It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach menopause.

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop producing estrogen (a female hormone) which is essential to keep bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, making bones weak and more likely to break. Also, long-term use of steroids may affect bone strength and cause osteoporosis in both men and women. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of breast cancer.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is a category D pregnancy drug and is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the unborn baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding and consult a doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Tibomax 2.5mg 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 Tibomax 2.5mg 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

Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is not recommended for children as it is intended for use in postmenopausal women.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet contains Tibolone that works by mimicking the activity of natural hormones progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone. Thereby, restores hormone levels in the body and reduces menopausal symptoms and prevents osteoporosis (weak and thin bones) in postmenopausal women.
Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet may cause irregular bleeding or spotting (drops of blood) during the first 3 to 6 months of taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet. However, if the bleeding or spotting continues for more than 6 months or after discontinuing Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet, please consult a doctor immediately.
You may be advised to stop taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet about 4 to 6 weeks before surgery to decrease the risk of a blood clot. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet before undergoing any surgery.
Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet may increase the risk of endometrial (lining of the womb) cancer especially if it is taken for a prolonged duration. Also, Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet may increase cell growth resulting in excessive thickening of the womb lining (endometrial hyperplasia).
Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is not a contraceptive. Tibomax 2.5mg 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.
Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) in menopausal women.
No, Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet does not contain progesterone. It contains Tibolone which works by mimicking the activity of natural hormones progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone.
Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet is a form of HRT. It mimics the action of progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone.
Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. It contains Tibolone, a category D pregnancy drug; hence, it is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the unborn baby.
Yes, Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet helps improve low mood and menopausal symptoms like hot flushes.
Yes, Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet helps osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by restoring oestrogen levels in the body and preventing bone loss and fractures.
Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet may cause side effects like stomach pain, breast pain, vaginal bleeding or spotting, unusual hair growth, weight gain, vaginal itching or irritation. Most of these side effects of Tibomax 2.5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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