Gina Vaginal 10mcg Tablets

Contents:

Each vaginal tablet contains: Estradiol hemihydrate equivalent to estradiol 10 micrograms

Indication:

Treatment of vaginal atrophy due to oestrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women aged 50 years and above, who have not had a period for at least 1 year

Dosage:

Gina is administered intravaginally as a local oestrogen therapy by use of an applicator. Initial dose: One vaginal tablet daily for two weeks. Maintenance dose: One vaginal tablet twice a week.

Caution:

• Known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients
• Known, past or suspected endometrial cancer
• Undiagnosed genital bleeding 
• Untreated endometrial hyperplasia 
• Women with an intact uterus who have previously been treated with unopposed systemic oestrogens
• Vulval dermatoses 
• Current vaginal infection prior to starting treatment
• Vulval rash
• Severe vaginal itching
• Known, past or suspected oestrogen-dependent malignant tumours (e.g breast cancer, ovarian cancer)
• Previous or current venous thromboembolism (deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)
• Active or recent arterial thromboembolic disease (e.g. angina, myocardial infarction, ischaemic stroke)
• Known thrombophilic disorders (e.g. protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency, see section 4.4)
• Acute liver disease, or a history of liver disease as long as liver function tests have failed to return to normal
• Porphyria.

Chapter:

Hormonal

Disclaimer:

This information is provided for your reference only and it is not to be relied upon on its own as instructions for use of this medication. It is not a replacement for and should only be used in conjunction with full consultation with a licensed healthcare professional, the information provided by your pharmacist and the manufacturer of the medication. It may not contain all the available information you require and cannot substitute professional medical care, nor does it take into account all individual circumstances. Other than liability for death or personal injury arising out of our negligence, we shall not be held responsible or liable for any claims or damages arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein, its contents or omissions, or otherwise.