Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness and itching), estrogen deficiency (hypoestrogenism), and thinning of bones (osteoporosis).

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used as per the provided instructions by the doctor. Even if your symptoms improve, you should continue the treatment as it has been prescribed. The course of the treatment must be completed for better efficacy.

The most common side effects of this medicine include breast discomfort, abnormal menstrual bleeding, application site reactions, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor. Also, tell your doctor if you notice bleeding from your vagina or develop breast lumps.

Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. Once you have started using this medicine you should have regular check-ups to discuss the benefits of your treatment. It should not interact with any other medicines but it is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Estraderm Transdermal Patch

Hormone replacement therapy

Benefits of Estraderm Transdermal Patch

In Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Estrogen is one of two important hormones (the other is progesterone) used in this treatment. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Estraderm Transdermal Patch

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Estraderm

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Breast discomfort
Abnormal menstrual bleeding
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Abdominal distension

How to use Estraderm Transdermal Patch

Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

How Estraderm Transdermal Patch works

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch contains a medication called estrogen (female sex hormone). It works by replacing estrogen that is normally produced by the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

CAUTION

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is not recommended in patients who previously had liver disease and the liver function tests are still not normal.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
It may also be used for preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fractures.
It has a lower risk of side effects since lower amount of estrogen is used in patches.
Apply it once a week, to a clean, dry, unbroken, non-irritated area of skin below the waist, on the lower back or buttocks. Do not expose it to sunlight.
Replace it every 7 days, and apply on a different area of skin to prevent skin irritation.
Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while taking Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch.
Stop using this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Estradiol Congeners

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Estrogens

Interaction with drugs

Taking Estraderm with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Fulvestrant (Transdermal Route) Severe

Estradiol may reduce the efficacy of Fulvestrant. Do not consume Fulvestrant with Estradiol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Anastrozole (Transdermal Route) Severe

Estradiol may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole. Do not consume Anastrozole with Estradiol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Tamoxifen (Transdermal Route) Severe

Estradiol may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen. Do not consume Tamoxifen with Estradiol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Letrozole (Transdermal Route) Severe

Estradiol may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole. Do not consume Letrozole with Estradiol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Raloxifene (Transdermal Route) Severe

Estradiol may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene. Do not consume Raloxifene with Estradiol. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.

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Patient concerns

I have been told by doctors I have cystitis also simple cyst in right ovary . What should I be doing its been two years I have this issue

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT hormone therapy helps with cysts. Ask your doctor for a hormone replacement.

I am a male to female transsexual and I need Bilateral Orchiectomy at a fair cost I am already on hormone replacement therapy for 2 years anti androgen/spirnolactone (Aldactone) and estrodiol valerate progynova, I need to have bilateral orchiectomy at the cheapest option

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly consult to your nearest doctor

What are the side effects of prolonged usage of thyronorm medicine as I am having hypothyroidism since the last 20 years and I am taking the medicine since then . Thanks

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

It is thyroxin hormone given as replacement of the hormone thyroxin which your body is not producing adequately. If it is being taken in the correct dose maintains your TSH in normal range then it has no side effects.

User feedback

Patients taking Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch

Once A Day

60%

Once A Week

20%

Twice A Week

10%

Twice A Day

10%

What are you using Estraderm Transdermal Patch for?

Hormone repla*

80%

Others

13%

Post menopaus*

*Hormone replacement therapy, Post menopausal osteoporosis

How much was the improvement?

Average

60%

Excellent

40%

What were the side-effects while using Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch?

No Side Effec*

82%

Breast tender*

Nausea

*No Side Effect, Breast tenderness

How do you take Estraderm Transdermal Patch?

With or witho*

56%

With food

33%

Empty stomach

11%

*With or without food

Please rate Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch on price

Average

54%

Expensive

33%

Not Expensive

12%

FAQs

Where to apply Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch?

It is applied to the skin. You can stick the patch on to a hairless area of skin below the waist. You can also use it in places like buttock, lower back, hip or abdomen. Make sure that the applied site is dry and clean.

What are the most common side effects of using Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch?

The common side effects associated with Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch are application site reaction (redness, pain or itching), breast pain or tenderness, breakthrough vaginal bleeding, headache, nausea and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.

How should Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch be used?

Apply it exactly as advised by your doctor. It should be applied below the panty line and not on breasts or any other area of the body. You can also use it on your buttocks. Wash and dry the area before using. The area should be free of any cuts, bruises, lotions, or creams. When you change your patch, do not put the new one in the same place. To help reduce the chance of skin redness or irritation, wait at least 1 week before you reuse a spot.

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