Ethinyl Estradiol

Product: Ethinyl Estradiol
Drug Name: Ethinyl Estradiol
Packaging Type: Packets of 100 x 0.01 mg Tablets
Manufacturer: Paines & Byrne / NZMS

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01mg Tablets Prices
1 packet (100 tablets) of Ethinyl Estradiol	US$28.00
2 packets (200 tablets) of Ethinyl Estradiol	US$54.00
3 packets (300 tablets) of Ethinyl Estradiol	US$78.00

What is Ethinyl Estradiol used for?

Ethinyl Estradiol is a powerful synthetic estrogen similar to the natural female sex hormone estradiol and its widest use is in oral contraceptive pill preparations where it is combined with a synthetic progesterone drug (progestogen). Ethinyl Estradiol is also used to supplement natural estrogen when the body's production is low - such as during the menopause. In these conditions it is often given with progestogen and is occasionally used to control abnormal bleeding from the uterus, and to treat delayed sexual development (hypogonadism) in females. Certain cancers of the prostate respond to Ethinyl Estradiol and it is sometimes given in high doses for post-coital contraception. In conjunction with cyproterone it is used to treat severe acne in women.

How to take Ethinyl Estradiol

Your doctor will prescribe the correct dosage of Ethinyl Estradiol for your condition. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking this medication.

Side effects of Ethinyl Estradiol

Possible side effects from taking Ethinyl Estradiol are nausea, vomiting, breast swelling, breast tenderness, weight gain, headache, depression, pain in chest/groin/legs.

Precautions when taking Ethinyl Estradiol

Smoking increases the risk of serious adverse effects on the heart and circulation with Ethinyl Estradiol. Antihypertensive drugs and diuretics may have their effectiveness reduced by Ethinyl Estradiol. Antibiotics may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives containing this drug. Patients taking anticonvulsants may require a higher dose of oral contraceptives and this combination may also may epilepsy less well controlled. Ethinyl Estradiol is not prescribed in pregnancy as it passes into the breast milk and may inhibit the flow of milk. It may adversely affect the baby.