Estragest 0.06% Gel 80 gm

Your doctor may recommend this gel to help manage the following conditions:

• Menopause symptoms: It helps reduce the frequency and severity of moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats.
• Vaginal changes: It relieves symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, such as dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse, caused by lower hormone levels.
• Hormone replacement: It replaces natural hormones in women who have had their ovaries removed or who experience ovarian failure.

When applied consistently as directed, this gel may provide the following physiological benefits:

• Relieves menopause symptoms: It provides reliable relief from the disruptive physical symptoms of menopause, helping you feel more comfortable in your daily life. By reducing the intensity of hot flashes and night sweats, it supports better, more restful sleep.
• Provides steady hormone delivery: The gel formulation is applied directly to the skin, allowing the active medicine to enter the bloodstream steadily. This route avoids the digestive system, which can provide more consistent hormone levels and reduce the risk of stomach upset associated with oral pills.
• Improves intimate comfort: It also helps manage localised discomfort, such as vaginal dryness, which can significantly improve comfort and quality of life during physical intimacy.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor. Apply it as a thin layer to one arm, from the wrist to the shoulder, or on the front of the thigh, or inner arm, as recommended by the doctor.
• Estragest 0.06% Gel 80 gm is for external use only.
• Wash your hands before and after use.

• Support bone health: Decreasing hormone levels can affect bone density. Ensure your diet includes adequate calcium and Vitamin D, or discuss supplements with your doctor.
• Avoid trigger foods: Limit caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods, as these are known to trigger or worsen hot flashes.
• Engage in weight-bearing exercise: Regular walking, jogging, or resistance training helps maintain bone strength and cardiovascular health.
• Stay cool: Dress in layers and keep your sleeping area cool to help manage night sweats naturally.

• Avoid certain areas: Do not apply it to the breasts, vagina, or skin that is cut, scraped, or irritated.
• Wash your hands: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after applying to avoid accidentally transferring the gel to children or pets.
• Avoid water exposure: Avoid swimming, bathing, or showering for at least two hours after applying the gel to ensure it is fully absorbed.
• Avoid other skin products: Never apply sunscreen, moisturisers, or other topical products to the same area of skin immediately before or after applying it.
• Monitor your skin: Regularly check the skin where you apply the gel for any signs of rash, severe redness, or irritation, and report these to your doctor.