Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet
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Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used for hormone replacement therapy. It helps in relieving symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and irritation in postmenopausal women.
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. This is done to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you take it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Headache, abdominal pain, weight gain, tiredness, and breast pain are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult with your doctor if menstrual irregularities, such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods, happen or bother you. Some serious side effects, which mean immediate doctor consultation is required, include unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or vision changes. It is advised to perform yoga or avoid caffeinated products or alcohol while on treatment.
Before taking Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation, or have diabetes or stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. It might increase the risk of breast cancer; hence, regular breast examination is recommended.
Uses of Femoston Tablet
Benefits of Femoston Tablet
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), night sweats, mood swings, depression, sleep problems, vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement in the quality of your life. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Femoston Tablet
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 Femoston
- Headache
- Breast pain
- Abdominal pain
- Tiredness
- Back pain
How to use Femoston Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Femoston Tablet works
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: estradiol and dydrogesterone, which are a part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estradiol works by restoring the falling levels of estrogen in the body, which helps reduce distressing symptoms of menopause. Dydrogesterone is a synthetic form of progesterone that helps balance the effects of estrogen and reduces the risk of complications.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg 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.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Femoston Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- Low-intensity exercise, such as yoga, may help with your symptoms. However, avoid infrequent, high-impact exercise.
- 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 the 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 vision changes. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Femoston Tablet for?
Hormone repla*
50%
Amenorrhea
50%
*Hormone replacement therapy
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Femoston Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet on price
Not Expensive
100%
FAQs
What is Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet, and what is it used for?
Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet contains a combination of two female sex hormones: a type of estrogen called estradiol and a type of progesterone called dydrogesterone. It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy. It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face) and vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and have limited treatment options.
When and how to take Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet?
Take Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet as per the advice of your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, you must try to take it at the same time each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
What if I miss taking Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, do not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.
Does Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet also work as a contraceptive?
No, Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is not a contraceptive. It does not prevent pregnancy.
What are the most common side effects that I may experience while taking Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of using Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet are headache, abdominal pain, back pain, and tender or painful breasts. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, please consult with your doctor.
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- Dydrogesterone and estradiol hemihydrate [EMC SmPC]. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Mylan Products Ltd.; 1995 [22 Nov. 2016]. [Accessed 04 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Estradiol and dydrogesterone [Product Information]. Millers Point, NSW: Viatris Pty Ltd.; 2023. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from:
- Estradiol/Dydrogesterone [Product Information]. Olst, Netherlands: Abbott Biologicals; 2023. [Accessed 15 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:
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