Drug information on E2 Gel (5 gm) (0.06%) (Estradiol) from Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.

Medical Condition(s) for which E2 Gel (5 gm) (0.06%) may be prescribed

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•  Central Nervous System: Headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, nervousness, migraine.

•  Gastrointestinal: Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, constipation, upset stomach , diarrhea, bleeding, toothache, tooth disorder.

•  Skin: Rash, itching, inflammation of the skin, skin scar.

•  Heart: Temporary loss of consciousness and posture, vein inflammation.

•  Genitourinary: Abnormal bleeding during menstrual cycles, breast pain, breast tenderness, vaginal bleeding, vaginal discomfort, blood in urine, urinary incontinence.

Estradiol dosage varies according to indication and route of administration.

It may be administered orally, as an intramuscular injection or applied to the skin or mucous membranes.

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity; undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; clot in blood vessels; breast cancer, estrogen-dependent tumor; disorders of certain enzymes; pregnancy.

• Conditions that become more severe with estrogen include fluid retention; increase in calcium level, poor blood flow to the brain, coronary artery disease, gall bladder diseases; lipid effects; familial defects of lipoprotein metabolism.

• May increase blood pressure, risk of blood clot in the vein, breast cancer, benign tumor of the liver, endometrial cancer, dementia and size of preexisting uterine fibroid.

• Dosage should be reduced in liver problem and during breastfeeding.

• It should not be used in children.

Monitor blood sugar level regularly, in case if you have diabetes.

Store it at room temperature.

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