Vagifem -24 Vaginal tablets with Applicators - Estradiol 10 mcg (as estradiol hemihydrate)

Active Ingredients Each film-coated vaginal tablet contains: Estradiol 10 mcg (as estradiol hemihydrate) Indications Therapeutic group: Oestrogens Vagifem contains estradiol. Estradiol is a female sex hormone. It belongs to a group of hormones called oestrogens. It is exactly the same as the estradiol produced by the ovaries of women. Vagifem belongs to a group of medicines called local Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It is used to relieve menopausal symptoms in the vagina such as dryness or irritation. In medical terms this is known as ‘vaginal atrophy’. It is caused by a drop in the levels of oestrogen in your body. This happens naturally after the menopause.This medicine is intended for women in postmenopausal age. Vagifem works by replacing the oestrogen which is normally produced in the ovaries of women. It is inserted into your vagina, so the hormone is released where it is needed. Instructions This medicine is not intended for swallowing! For vaginal use only. You can start u