What is Endometrin? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Endometrin

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Use this medicine only in your vagina. Do not swallow it.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Vaginal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Vaginal gel: This medicine comes in a prefilled, disposable applicator. Use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.Vaginal routeThis medicine may leak out of your vagina during the day. You may wear a sanitary pad to protect your clothing, but do not use a tampon. You might see small, white drops of gel up to several days after you insert the medicine.

• Vaginal tablet:This medicine comes with a disposable applicator. Place the tablet in the applicator and then insert the applicator into your vagina. Use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Vaginal gel: This medicine comes in a prefilled, disposable applicator. Use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.Vaginal routeThis medicine may leak out of your vagina during the day. You may wear a sanitary pad to protect your clothing, but do not use a tampon. You might see small, white drops of gel up to several days after you insert the medicine.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Use this medicine only in your vagina. Do not swallow it.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Vaginal tablet:This medicine comes with a disposable applicator. Place the tablet in the applicator and then insert the applicator into your vagina. Use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.

• Vaginal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Endometrin

Endometrin contraindications - Who shouldn't take Endometrin?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to progesterone or if you have a history of liver disease, cancer of the breast or genitals, or blood clots (including stroke or heart attack).

Endometrin warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, heart disease, migraine headaches, epilepsy, asthma, kidney disease, or a history of depression.

• This medicine may cause blood clots, which may lead to serious problems such as stroke, embolism, or thrombosis.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

• Unusual, heavy, or nonstop vaginal bleeding or discharge

Endometrin interactions & what to avoid when taking Endometrin

• Vaginal tablet: Vaginal routeAvoid using douches or other vaginal products unless your doctor tells you to.

• Vaginal gel: Do not use other vaginal medicines within 6 hours of the time you insert the gel.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.