Femoston Conti 1/5mg Strip Of 28 Tablets

Femoston tablet is used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly for postmenopausal women. They help manage symptoms of oestrogen deficiency, such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness, and also assist in preventing osteoporosis. It is a combination medicine containing dydrogesterone and estradiol as its main active ingredients.

The tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it with a glass of water, with or without food. It should be taken at the same time each day.

Common side effects include vaginal bleeding, migraine, headache, nausea, vomiting, altered mood, and changes in weight. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of Femoston tablet, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you forget a dose of your medication, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at once to make up for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progesterone. It works by mimicking the effects of the natural hormone progesterone, which helps to balance hormones and relieve associated symptoms.
• Estradiol is a semi-synthetic version of the hormone estrogen present in the body of females. Its action is identical to that of biological estrogen. It binds to estrogen receptors and exhibits a beneficial effect on bone density, while also inhibiting bone resorption associated with osteoporosis in menopausal women.
• They work together and help manage symptoms of estrogen deficiency, such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness, and also assist in preventing osteoporosis.

Directions for Use

• Femoston tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water, with or without food.
• The tablet should be taken at the same time each day. This will make sure that there is a constant amount of this medicine in the body.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Femoston tablet during pregnancy?

Femoston tablets are not recommended during pregnancy. If pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue this medication right away. Before beginning treatment, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be, or are planning to conceive.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Femoston tablet while breast feeding?

Femoston tablet should not be used while breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Femoston tablet?

Femoston tablet may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you feel dizzy, have a headache, or feel sleepy, avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Femoston tablet?

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Femoston tablet, as it may affect how this medication works. Consult your doctor if you frequently consume alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have liver disease or a history of liver disease.
• Your lab tests show deranged liver function.
• You experience spotting or bleeding between menses.
• You have a disease called porphyria.
• You have vaginal bleeding of unknown origin.
• You have thickening of the endometrium.
• You have liver, kidney, thyroid or heart-related problems.
• You have a bleeding or clotting disorder.
• You have high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, fits, and thickening of ear tissue.
• You have a risk of cancer, such as the breast or the endometrium.
• You have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
• You have a severe headache or migraine.
• You had or have decreased blood supply to the brain (stroke).
• You experience fluid retention in the body.
• You have a high lipid level in your body.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to dydrogesterone, estradiol or other ingredients of Femoston tablet.
• If you have a known or suspected history of tumours like meningioma.
• If you have had a history of or have breast cancer.
• If you have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• If you have a history of or are suspected of having oestrogen-dependent tumours, such as endometrial cancer.
• If you have untreated thickening of the endometrial lining.
• If you have or had a severe liver or renal problem.
• If you have or have had any blood clotting disorder of veins, such as venous thromboembolism.
• If you have any heart-related conditions, such as chest pain due to blockage in arteries (myocardial infarction, angina).
• If you have blood-related disorders such as porphyria, protein C, and protein S deficiency.

Side effects

• Vaginal bleeding
• Migraine
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Menstrual disorders
• Breast pain or tenderness
• Altered mood
• Increased or decreased weight
• Increased appetite
• Palpitations

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbal supplements you are taking to avoid possible interactions.
• Some medicines may affect the way Femoston tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• You should not take this tablet along with epilepsy medicines like phenobarbital, phenytoin, and carbamazepine.
• Avoid using it with medicines like rifampicin and rifabutin (used in tuberculosis).
• When taking this medicine, you should not consume herbal preparations containing, e.g., St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), sage or ginkgo Biloba.
• Be cautious if you are taking medicines like ritonavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine, and efavirenz (used in HIV).
• Antifungal medicines like fluconazole and itraconazole may increase the effect of this medicine, thereby increasing the risk of side effects.

Storage and disposal

• Store Femoston tablet at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
• Protect from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I stop taking Femoston tablet on my own?

No, you should never stop taking Femoston tablet until advised by your doctor, even if you are feeling good. If you stop taking this medicine, it may lead to treatment failure.

What should I do if I experience spotting or unexpected bleeding?

While some changes in vaginal bleeding can occur during hormone replacement therapy, you should inform your doctor if you notice any unexpected spotting or bleeding between periods. They will evaluate your progress to ensure the treatment is working correctly for you.

Why do I need to take this medicine at the same time every day?

Taking your tablet at the same time each day helps keep a steady level of the medicine in your body. This makes the treatment more effective at managing symptoms like hot flashes and helps you remember your dose more easily.