Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch

Description

Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness and itching), estrogen deficiency (hypoestrogenism), and thinning of bones (osteoporosis). Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch should be used as per the provided instructions by the doctor. Even if your symptoms improve, you should continue the treatment as it has been prescribed. The course of the treatment must be completed for better efficacy. The most common side effects of this medicine include breast discomfort, abnormal menstrual bleeding, application site reactions, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor. Also, tell your doctor if you notice bleeding from your vagina or develop breast lumps. Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. Once you have started using this medicine you should have regular check-ups to discuss the benefits of your treatment. It should not interact with any other medicines but it is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Introduction

In Hormone replacement therapy Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Estrogen is one of two important hormones (the other is progesterone) used in this treatment. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Benefits

Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch contains a medication called estrogen (female sex hormone). It works by replacing estrogen that is normally produced by the body.

How to use

Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : - No interaction found/established - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : UNSAFE - Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. - Driving : - No interaction found/established - Kidney : CAUTION - Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Systen 3.2mg Transdermal Patch is not recommended in patients who previously had liver disease and the liver function tests are still not normal.