Estradiol (Transdermal Route)

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Estradiol (Transdermal Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Alora
  • Climara
  • Divigel
  • Elestrin
  • Esclim
  • Estraderm
  • Estrasorb
  • EstroGel
  • Evamist
  • Menostar
  • Vivelle
  • Vivelle-Dot

Canadian Brand Names

  • Estradot Transdermal
  • Estradot Transdermal Therapeutic System
  • Estradot Transdermal Therapeutic System
  • Oesclim
  • Rhoxal-Estradiol Derm 50
  • Rhoxal-Estradiol Derm 75
  • Roxal-Estradiol Derm 100
  • Vivelle 100 Mcg
  • Vivelle 25 Mcg
  • Vivelle 37.5 Mcg

Description

Estradiol transdermal gel and spray are used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen.

Estradiol is an estrogen hormone. The hormone from the gel and spray is absorbed through your skin into your body. It works by preventing symptoms, such as feelings 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:

  • Patch, Extended Release
  • Gel/Jelly
  • Spray
  • Emulsion
Before Using
DR603553 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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