Premarin Conjugated Estrogens Tablets – Product Information
Premarin Conjugated Estrogens tablets manufactured by Wyeth, a division of Pfizer are used for the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms occurring in naturally or surgically induced estrogen deficiency states. Premarin helps to relieve the discomfort many women feel during and after menopause, including symptoms such as “hot flushes”, sweating and vaginal dryness.
Conjugated Estrogens are also used for prevention of osteoporosis in naturally occurring or surgically induced estrogen deficiency states, hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism, castration, or primary ovarian failure, atrophic vaginitis and vulvar atrophy. Some of Premarin’s other known uses are the treatment of symptoms associated with metastatic breast cancer in men and women and prostate cancer in men. Premarin tablets are manufactured by Wyeth Limited in the strengths of 0.625 mg.
Name of the Drug
We supply original Premarin Conjugated Estrogens Tablets manufactured by Wyeth Limited, India.
Manufacturer of Premarin Conjugated Estrogens Tablets
Wyeth Limited (A division of Pfizer)
Website:www.wyethindia.com
Active Ingredient present in Premarin Tablets
The active ingredients present in Premarin Tablets, also known as Conjugated Estrogens are estrone (>50%), equilin (15-25%) and equilenin.
Uses of Premarin Conjugated Estrogens Tablets (original brand by Wyeth/ Pfizer)
Premarin Conjugated Estrogens tablets are a mixture of estrogen hormones used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.
Other uses include prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and replacement of estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body. Premarin (Conjugated Estrogens) is sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in women and men.
We supply original brand Premarin manufactured by Pfizer at their sister company Wyeth.
Premarin Tablets Dosage
The recommended dosage of Premarin tablets varies as per the medical condition being treated.
Menopausal symptoms
The recommended dosage is 0.625 mg to 1.25 mg daily, which has to be adjusted upward or downward according to severity of symptoms and response of the patient.
Osteoporosis (loss of bone mass):
The recommended dosage is 0.625 mg daily.
Hypoestrogenism due to Female Hypogonadism:
The recommended dosage of Conjugated Estrogens tablets is 0.3 mg to 0.625 mg daily, administered cyclically (e.g., 3 weeks on and 1 week off) or continuously as required. Doses are adjusted depending on the severity of symptoms and responsiveness of the endometrium.
Hypoestrogenism due to Female castration or primary ovarian failure:
The recommended dosage of Conjugated Estrogens is 1.25 mg daily, cyclically or continuously as required. The dosage has to be adjusted upward or downward according to severity of symptoms and response of the patient. For maintenance, adjust dosage to lowest level that will provide effective control.
Atrophic Vaginitis or Vulvar Atrophy :
The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg to 1.25 mg daily depending upon the tissue response of the individual patient being treated.
How to Use Premarin Conjugated Estrogens Tablets
Take Premarin Premarin Conjugated Estrogens tablets exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
This medicine is taken on a daily basis. For certain conditions, this medicine is given in a cycle, such as 25 days on followed by 5 days off. Take this medication with a full glass of water. You may take this medicine with or without food. Try to take the medicine at the same time each day.
Have regular physical exams and self-examine your breasts for lumps on a monthly basis while using this medicine.
It is important to take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects; your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your thyroid function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking this medicine. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
This medication can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Take the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.