Prostium E 0.06% Gel is a female hormone that is identical to estrogen. This is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause. This topical preparation helps to treat hot flush, vaginal burning, dryness, and itching cause due to lack of estrogen.

Use Prostium E 0.06% Gel in the exact way as instructed by your doctor or mentioned on the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Even if your symptoms improve, you should continue the treatment as it has been prescribed. Do not stop using the medicine until the full course is completed.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, flatulence, and breast pain. These usually go away if you continue using it. Tell your doctor if you have bleeding in your vagina. Your doctor may give you an alternative medicine.

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 Prostium E Gel

Hormone replacement therapy

Benefits of Prostium E Gel

In Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, 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. Vaginal tablets and creams are an easy way to deliver hormones but may not treat all the symptoms. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Prostium E Gel

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 Prostium E

Headache
Breast pain
Flatulence

How to use Prostium E Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Prostium E Gel works

Prostium E 0.06% Gel 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Prostium E 0.06% Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Prostium E 0.06% Gel is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

Prostium E 0.06% Gel is used to relieve vaginal dryness, itching or irritation associated with menopause.
Use the applicator provided to insert a measured dose of gel into your vagina before going to bed.
It works locally in the vagina therefore, side effects are rare.
It may damage condoms and diaphragms and reduce their effectiveness. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Estradiol Congeners

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Estrogens

Interaction with drugs

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

Darunavir (Oral Route) Severe

If used together, Darunavir may affect blood levels of Estradiol. It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may moni... More

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral Route) Severe

Mycophenolate mofetil may reduce the efficacy of Estradiol. Effective contraception must be used before, during, and for at least 6 weeks after stopping Mycophenolate mofetil. It ... More

Anastrozole (Skin 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.

Fulvestrant (Skin 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.

Saquinavir (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may result in contraceptive failure. It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treat... More

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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.

FAQs

What is Prostium E 0.06% Gel and what is it used for?

Prostium E 0.06% Gel contains a medicine called Estradiol which is a form of female sex hormone, estrogen. It is used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flushes caused due to lack of estrogen.

How to use Prostium E 0.06% Gel?

Your doctor usually prescribes the lowest possible dose of Prostium E 0.06% Gel. This medicine is applied to an unbroken, clean, and dry skin. Allow the skin to dry completely before covering with a cloth. Wash your hands with soap and water after applying this medicine. Use this medicine only as advised by your doctor. Do not use more than you have been advised.

What if I forget to use Prostium E 0.06% Gel?

You may apply the missed dose as soon as you remember unless you are not 12 hours late. If you are more than 12 hours late, then skip the missed dose and follow the usual dosing schedule.

What are the common side effects of using Prostium E 0.06% Gel?

The common side effects of using Prostium E 0.06% Gel are headache, breast pain, and flatulence. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.

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