Oestrogel Gel Pump Pack 0.06% w/w (Estradiol)

Oestrogel is applied to the skin (known as transdermal application), and the active ingredient is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. The active ingredient estradiol, which is identical in structure to that produced by your body is and often referred to as body-identical oestrogen.

What Oestrogel used for?

During menopause, the amount of the oestrogen produced by a woman’s body drops. Oestrogel replaces the oestrogen your body has lost and may alleviate these symptoms. Symptoms can include:

• Hot flushes and night sweats
• Headaches and migraines
• Sleep problems
• Changes in menstrual cycle
• Vaginal dryness/discomfort
• Low mood
• Brain fog

Please note this list is not exhaustive. For further information please speak to your healthcare professional.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of HRT, which may affect up to 1 in 10 patients:

• Painful periods
• Menstrual periods which are heavier or last longer than usual
• Abnormal or irregular bleeding
• White or yellow vaginal discharge

For a full list, please see the section for side effects in the patient information leaflet included with the packaging.

Ingredients

• The active ingredient is estradiol. This is a manmade form of the female hormone oestrogen.

• Each metered dose of 1.25g of gel (1 pump) of Oestrogel contains 750 micrograms of estradiol (as hemihydrate) 0.06% w/w.

• The other ingredients are: carbomer, trolamine, ethanol and purified water.