What are the side effects of Promestriene?

Promestriene is an estrogen medication that is used topically to treat vaginal atrophy. The drug is prepared in the form of topical and suppository. Learning about the uses and how to take Promestriene will help you use it safely.

Promestriene belongs to the group of topical estrogen drugs, with the main ingredient being Promestriene. The drug is available in the form of 10mg vaginal capsules or 1% Promestriene cream.
Promestriene is used to treat the following cases:
Lack of estrogen causes vaginal atrophy; Postpartum, surgery or chemotherapy women with delayed healing of scars on the vulva, vagina and cervix; Disorders of atrophy of the vulva, vestibule, and vulva rim. 2. How to use and dose Promestriene How to use and dose Promestriene in each dosage form as follows:
Vaginal capsule: Wet or quickly dip the tablet in water and then put it deep inside the vagina . Put 1 tablet 10mg/day, use for 20 days. Depending on the response results to adjust the dose and treatment time accordingly; Topical cream: Put a small amount of Promestriene cream on your finger and then apply a thin layer in the vagina, gently massage for good absorption. Apply the medicine once a day. Depending on the improvement of the medical condition, the dose will be adjusted differently. After about 3 weeks of treatment, the symptoms subsided and then it was possible to apply the drug every 2 days. Maintain this therapeutic dose for a minimum of 3 months and then repeat if necessary. In case the cause of the disease persists (due to oral contraceptives, oophorectomy, menopause), treatment should be continued.

When using Promestriene, the following should be noted:
Do not use in people who are allergic to the ingredients of Promestriene or have a history of cancer caused by estrogen; When using vaginal tablets, if the doctor does not prescribe, the patient only needs to wash the vulva with soap and water, no need to douche. If necessary, tampons can be used during the administration of the drug when there is a lot of discharge; Before using the cream, the vagina and hands should be clean; Promestriene suppositories should not be taken orally. During treatment, if vaginal bleeding occurs, the patient should contact a doctor immediately; Promestriene should not be used in pregnant women. If pregnancy is discovered during treatment, the patient should consult a doctor, it is not necessary to stop taking the drug; Promestriene may interact with other active ingredients that kill spermatozoa and inactivate the birth control method of local sperm death. In summary, the effect of Promestriene is to treat vaginal atrophy caused by estrogen deficiency or heal scars in the vulva, vagina, cervix due to childbirth, surgery, chemotherapy. Patients need to use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor to increase the effectiveness of treatment and ensure safety for health.