EstroGel Pump
Generic name:estradiol topical [ ESS-tra-DYE-ol-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand names: Divigel 0.25 mg/packet, Divigel 0.5 mg/packet, Divigel 0.75 mg/packet, Divigel 1 mg/packet, Divigel 1.25 mg/packet,
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Drug class:Estrogens
What is EstroGel Pump?
EstroGel Pump (for the skin) is used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.
EstroGel Pump may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use EstroGel Pump if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, bleeding problems, an increased risk of blood clots, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Estradiol may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Estradiol should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia.
EstroGel Pump is absorbed through the skin and can cause side effects in a child who comes into contact with the skin where you have applied the medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use estradiol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;
liver disease;
a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
an increased risk of having blood clots due to a heart problem or a hereditary blood disorder; or
a history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use estradiol if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Using estradiol can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have
