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food interaction for Elistrol Tablet
alcohol interaction for Elistrol Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Elistrol Tablet
lactation interaction for Elistrol Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet
Ethinyl Estradiol(0.01mg)
Elistrol tablet uses
How elistrol tablet works
Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet is a synthetic estrogen (female hormone). In women of reproductive age, it helps in maintaining normal menstrual cycle (periods). In women undergoing menopause, it works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone, thereby preventing symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings.
Common side effects of elistrol tablet
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Breast pain, Hair loss, Vaginal spotting, Irregular vaginal bleeding, Abdominal cramp
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Expert advice FOR Elistrol Tablet
- It may also be used to treat prostate cancer in men and to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
- Take it at the same time everyday to help you remember to take it.
- You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
- Ensure that you undergo regular breast screening (for presence of lumps or any abnormal changes) and cervical smear test while taking this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
- Ethinyl Estradiol is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy in older women who are going through menopause or in younger women whose ovaries have not developed properly.
Frequently asked questions FOR Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet
Ethinyl Estradiol
Q. What is Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet contains a medicine called Ethinyl Estradiol (a female sex hormone). It is used as hormone replacement therapy. It can also be used to treat problems related to your monthly cycles. Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet is used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in women who cannot take other medicines for osteoporosis. In men, it may be prescribed for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Q. When and how to take Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet?
Take this medicine as per the advice of your doctor. However, you must try to take Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet at the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of the medicine in your body.
Q. What if I miss to take Elistrol 0.01mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost the time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose but simply continue the usual dosing schedule. However, missing a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding and spotting (blood stain). If the bleeding lasts longer, consult your doctor.