Composition
Tab Conti Low Dose 1/10mg: Per orange tab Estradiol 1 mg; Per yellow tab: Estradiol 1 mg, dydrodesterone 10 mg. Tab Conti Low Dose 1/5mg: Per or
Indications & Dosage
HRT for oestrogen deficiency in woman after menopause, Menopausal symptoms: Adult (female):1 orange tab daily for 14 days, starting within 5 days of onset of menstruation (or any time if cycles have ceased or are infrequent) then 1 yellow tablet daily for 14 days; subsequent courses repeated without interval; where therapy required for menopausal symptoms alone. Osteoporosis prophylaxis: Adult: 1 tab daily.
Contraindications
Known or suspected breast cancer or oestrogen-dependent malignant tumour, active thrombophlebitis, active or history or thromboembolic disease or VTE, thrombophilic disorders, acute liver disease, severe renal impairment, untreated endometrial hyperplasia, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, porphyria, pregnancy lactation
Precautions
Hypertension, myocardial or renal disease, asthma, varicose veins, epilepsy, chloasma, uterine fibromyomata. Examine BP, pelvic organs & breasts before & regularly during treatment.
Side Effects
Breast tenderness & enlargement, withdrawal bleeding, endometrial carcinoma in post-meno-pausal women, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, sodium retention with oedema, liver function disorders, jaundice, rashes, chloasma, headache.