Premarin 0.3mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is a female sex hormone (estrogen). It is a part of female hormone replacement therapy which helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face) and vaginal dryness.
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet has favourable effects on different tissues in the body, such as brain, vagina and bone and have their relation to chemicals secreted by the body.
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet has favourable effects on different tissues in the body, such as brain, vagina and bone and have their relation to chemicals secreted by the body.
Uses of Premarin Tablet
Benefits of Premarin Tablet
In Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Estrogen is one of two important hormones (the other is progesterone) used in this treatment. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
In Prevention of Post menopausal osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause (end of a woman's menstrual cycles) and is known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. Premarin 0.3mg Tablet helps to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also helps maintain bone density and reduces your risk of bone fracture. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Premarin Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Premarin
- Nausea
- Breast pain
- Hair loss
- Irregular vaginal bleeding
- Edema (swelling)
- Vaginal spotting
- Vaginal itching
- Depression
- Leg cramps
- Abdominal cramp
- Vaginal yeast infection
- Vaginal burning sensation
How to use Premarin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Premarin 0.3mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Premarin Tablet works
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is a mixture of estrogens (female sex hormone). In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. It also prevents the bones from becoming porous and fragile (osteoporosis).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Premarin 0.3mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Premarin 0.3mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Premarin 0.3mg Tablet as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
- It may also be used for preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fractures.
- Take it at the same time everyday to help you remember to take it.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while taking Premarin 0.3mg Tablet.
- It may increase the risk of breast cancer. Have regular breast examinations.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Estradiol Congeners
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Estrogens
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Premarin 0.3mg Tablet
Once A Day
97%
Alternate Day
2%
Thrice A Day
1%
Twice A Day
1%
What are you using Premarin Tablet for?
Others
50%
Hormone repla*
50%
*Hormone replacement therapy
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Premarin 0.3mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
What is Premarin 0.3mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Premarin 0.3mg Tablet contains a mixture of estrogens (a female sex hormone). It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face), vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and can not take other preventive medicines for osteoporosis.
When and how to take Premarin 0.3mg Tablet?
Take Premarin 0.3mg Tablet as per the advise by your doctor. However, you must try to take Premarin 0.3mg Tablet tablet at the same time of each day, to ensure the consistent levels of medicine in your body.
What if I miss to take Premarin 0.3mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you should not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.
What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Premarin 0.3mg Tablet?
The common side effects associated with Premarin 0.3mg Tablet are lower abdominal pain, periods pain, breast tenderness, endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of uterus lining) and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 501.
- Mayo Clinic. Conjugated estrogens. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Conjgated estrogen. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2011 [revised Aug. 2016]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Premarin 0.3mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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