Femoston (Estradiol/Dydrogesterone) 1/10mg 84 Tablets is a Hormone Replacement Therapy. It contains two types of female hormones Oestrogen (Estradiol 1mg) and Progestogen (Dydrogesterone 10mg). Femoston is used in postmenopausal women at least 6 months since last menses. It is used for relief of symptoms occurring after menopause and prevention of osteoporosis.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. Do not store above 30 degrees Celcius. Do not use after the expiry date.
To read the patient information leaflet for this product click here https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.2533.latest.pdf
Always take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Please read the patient information leaflet before starting treatment.
Take ONE tablet every day, without a break between packs. Swallow whole with water. The days of the week are printed on the back of the blister strips. The tablets from the part marked with arrow 1 should be taken first, then the tablets from the part marked with arrow 2 should be taken.
If you are having regular periods you should start taking Femoston within five days of the start of bleeding.
If you are not having regular periods you can start taking Femoston on any convenient day.
If you forget to take a dose, take when you next remember. Do not take a double dose.
The active ingredients in Femoston (Estradiol/Dydrogesterone) 1/10mg 84 Tablets is Estradiol 1mg and Dydrogesterone 10mg. The other ingredients are Lactose, Hypromellose, Maize Starch, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Macrogol 400, Titanium Dioxide (E171).
Please read the patient information leaflet before taking this medicine.
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.
Do not take Femoston if any of the following applies to you:
Please ensure you give your doctor a full medical history so that the appropriate medication is prescribed.