Estradiol Medication Information

Get detailed information on Estradiol, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Estradiol provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Estradiol

Pronunciation : ES-tra-DYE-ol

ICD Code : Y42.5 Therapeutic Classification : Hormones

Trade Names/Brand Names of Estradiol

India :

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International :

Divigel Gel, E 2 Vaginal Tab Tab, E2 Gel Gel, Estraderm Mx Patch, Estrofem Tab, Ets Patch Patch, Evalon Crm Cream, Evalon Tab, Oestrogel Gel, Progynon Depot Inj, Progynova Tab, Sandrena Gel

Why is Estradiol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a sex hormone, prescribed for treating conditions due to menopause, treating vulval or vaginal atrophy, prostate cancer, and preventing osteoporosis (brittle bones). It is also used for estrogen replacement therapy after failure of the ovaries and to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer.

When should Estradiol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity; undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; clot in blood vessels; breast cancer, estrogen-dependent tumor; disorders of certain enzymes; pregnancy.

What is the dosage of Estradiol?

Estradiol dosage varies according to indication and route of administration.

How should Estradiol be taken?

It may be administered orally, as an intramuscular injection or applied to the skin or mucous membranes.

What are the warnings and precautions for Estradiol?

•Conditions that become more severe with estrogen include fluid retention; increase in calcium level, poor blood flow to the brain, coronary artery disease, gall bladder diseases; lipid effects; familial defects of lipoprotein metabolism.

May increase blood pressure, risk of blood clot in the vein, breast cancer, benign tumor of the liver, endometrial cancer, dementia and size of preexisting uterine fibroid.

• Dosage should be reduced in liver problem and during breastfeeding.

It should not be used in children.

What are the side effects of Estradiol?

Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, nervousness, migraine.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, constipation, upset stomach , diarrhea, bleeding, toothache, tooth disorder.
Skin- Rash, itching, inflammation of the skin, skin scar.
Heart- Temporary loss of consciousness and posture, vein inflammation.
Genitourinary- Abnormal bleeding during menstrual cycles, breast pain, breast tenderness, vaginal bleeding, vaginal discomfort, blood in urine, urinary incontinence.