Femoston is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It contains two types of female hormones, an oestrogen and a progestogen. Femoston is used for: - Relief of the menopausal symptoms: During the menopause, the amount of oestrogen produced by a woman’s body drops. This can cause symptoms like a hot flush. Femoston alleviates the symptoms - Prevention of osteoporosis: After menopause, some women may develop fragile bones. This condition is called osteoporosis. You will only be prescribed Femoston if your symptoms seriously hinder your life. The use of HRT carries risks which need to be considered when deciding to start the medication. In case you have a premature menopause, the risks of HRT might be different. It is recommended to consult a doctor before you start your medication. You must visit your doctor for regular checkups. Also, inform your doctor if you are or were under any kind of medication. There are some risks in elderly patients to develop a weak heart or memory loss. Also, this medicine is recommended for women in post- menopause. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.2533.latest.pdf
Like all other medicines, Femoston also has some side effects. Do not use Femoston if you ever had breast cancer, ovarian cancer, unexplained bleeding, an excessive thickening of the womb, a blood clot in the vein, clotting disorder, liver disease or are allergic to any ingredients of the medicine. Also, it contains lactose. Thus, if you are intolerant to certain sugars, inform your doctor. Inform your doctor in case you experience any of the following disorders before starting the treatment as they may strike back or worsen during the treatment with Femoston. These include - Fibroids inside your womb - Excessive growth of the womb lining - Increased risk of developing blood clots - Increased risk of getting oestrogen-sensitive cancer - High blood pressure - Liver disorder - Diabetes, gallstones - Migraine - Disease that affects the immune system - Asthma - Disease affecting the eardrum and hearing - Very high level of fat in the blood - Cardiac or kidney problem - Pelvic Pain - Swelling of ankles, feet or fingers - Swelling of breasts - Yellowing of the skin - Rise in blood pressure - Migraine headaches - Blood clots
The medicine must be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Also, your doctor must know if you are or were under any kind of medication. The doctor will prescribe a minimum dosage to minimise the effect of the symptoms. If you are still having your periods, you should start taking the tablets on the fifth day of bleeding. If you are not having periods or are switching from one type of HRT to another, you can start taking your tablets on any day. Take one tablet every day without a break between the packs. Swallow the tablet with water, with or without food. The lowest dose will be prescribed to you by the doctor. The usual starting dose is 1 tablet of 1-2 mg strength daily for 1 to 14 days of the cycle .During 15 to 28 days of the cycle, 1 tablet of 1-2mg strength and 10mg dydrogesterone must be taken. You can start the next treatment after the 28th day. The dosage is printed on the pack for easy use. In case you take more tablets than required, inform your doctor immediately. In case you forget your dosage, take within 12 hours. Do not take double doses. Missing a tablet or irregular use of the tablets may cause unscheduled bleeding or spotting. You might need to stop taking Femoston 4 to 6 weeks before you undergo any surgery so that it reduces the risk of blood clot.
Femoston is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It consists of two types of female hormones;
- Oestrogen
- Progestogen.
Femoston is used for relief of menopausal symptoms and prevention of osteoporosis (developing of fragile bones). Femoston alleviates the oestrogen levels in the body and helps prevention of development of fragile bones.
