General Information on FemHrt
FemHrt is used to treat menopause symptoms such as night sweats and hot flashes. It is also indicated to prevent osteoporosis in women who have reached the menopause stage. The drug is a combination of two medications, Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol.
Norethindrone Acetate is a progestin hormone while Ethinyl Estradiol is an Estrogen hormone. Estrogen is naturally occurring hormone produced by the ovaries. In postmenopausal women, the ovaries are no longer capable of producing estrogen on their own. The drug works to replenish Estrogen levels, which helps reduce menopause symptoms.
If Estrogen is given alone, it increases the risk of cancer of the uterus lining. Norethindrone Acetate (Progestin) works to decrease this risk. FemHrt should be only used by women who have an intact uterus and not by those who have undergone a hysterectomy.
FemHrt is available in the form of a tablet. It is available in two strengths, FemHrt 0.5/2.5 (0.5mg of Norethindrone Acetate and 2.5mcg of Ethinyl Estradiol) and FemHrt 1/5 (1mg of Norethindrone Acetate and 5mcg of Ethinyl Estradiol). The drug is a prescription medication, so consult your doctor before you buy FemHrt online to prevent unnecessary health complications.
Side effects of FemHrt
FemHrt may cause mild to severe side effects in some women. Abdominal pain, viral infections, indigestion, headaches, breast pain, vomiting, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, nervousness, urinary tract infections, depression, joint pain, vaginal infection, or irritation are some common side effects associated with the drug.
Some women may also experience severe side effects such as blood clots, anxiety, breast cancer, strokes, ovarian cancer, dementia, strokes, gallbladder disease, heart attacks, migraines, heavy vaginal bleeding, or allergic reactions. FemHrt may also cause severe medical problems. You should look out for signs that indicate different medical problems such as-
- Signs of liver damage – pain in the upper right abdominal region, yellowing of the eyes and the skin, dark urine
- Signs of stroke – severe headache, numbness or weakness in the leg or an arm, speech or vision changes
- Signs of blood clot in the leg- leg cramps, pain in the calf region, swelling in the foot or leg.
- Signs of blood clot in the lung – sharp chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood
- Signs of blood clot in the eye – vision changes, sudden loss of vision
- Signs of allergic reactions - itching, wheezing, difficulty swallowing or breathing, hives, unexplained swelling or rashes.
- Signs of heart attack – chest heaviness or pain
Dosage of FemHrt
The dosage of FemHrt depends on several factors such as the severity of menopause symptoms, other medical conditions you are suffering from, and other drugs you are using. Your doctor will give you specific instructions regarding the dosage.
You can take FemHrt with or without food. Doctors generally recommend one dose of FemHrt daily.
Interactions
If you are taking other drugs or substances, FemHrt may interact with them and cause side effects. These include specific antibiotics and antifungals, barbiturate medications, grapefruit juice, Cyclosporine, protease inhibitors, St John's Wort, some seizure medicines, and Rifamycin antibiotics. Do not buy FemHrt without consulting your doctor if you are on any of these medications.
To reduce the risk of side effects, Inform your doctor about every drug you are using before starting the treatment. Tell him/her about all the prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and herbal supplements you take before you buy FemHrt.
