Estring (Estradiol) 7.5mg Vaginal Ring 1 is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It is a vaginal ring which contains the female hormone Oestrogen-Estradiol. It acts locally in the vagina to maintain the adequate levels of oestrogen to relieve the symptoms that occur due to low levels of oestrogen in post menopausal women. The symptoms it helps to relieve are vaginal dryness, inflammation or itching. It does not treat the other symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes and sweats.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25 degrees celcius.
To read the patient information leaflet for this product click here https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.3609.latest.pdf
Always use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Please read the patient information leaflet before use.
To insert Estring vaginal delivery system into your vagina: Wash your hands thoroughlly. Relax and find a position which feels comfortable for you. Either stand with one foot on a chair or lie on your back with your knees bent up. With one hand, open the folds of skin around the vagina. With the other hand, press the ring into an oval. Push the ring into your vagina as far as it will go - upwards and backwards towards the small of the back. Finally, wash your hands.
The ring should be worn continuously for 3 months, and then replaced with a new ring.
The active ingredient in Estring (Estradiol) 7.5mg Vaginal Ring 1 is Estradiol 2mg. The other ingredients are Silicone Fluid, Barium Sulfate, Silicone Elastomer Q7-4735A, Silicone Elastomer Q7-4735B.
Please read the patient information leaflet before using this medication.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects althougth not everybody gets them, If you experience any of the side effects listed in the patient information leaflet or not listed in the leaflet please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Please give your doctor a full medical history to ensure the appropriate medication is prescribed.