Drospirenone and Estradiol (Oral Route)

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Drospirenone and Estradiol (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Angeliq

Description

Drospirenone and estradiol combination is used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen in women who still have a uterus (womb). It is also used to treat changes in and around the vagina (such as vaginal dryness, itching, and burning) caused by menopause in women who still have a uterus.

Drospirenone and estradiol are female hormones called progestins and estrogens that make up this combination medicine. This medicine works by preventing symptoms, such as feeling of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating (hot flashes) in women during menopause. .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
Before Using
DR600455 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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