Generic name:prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal [ PRAY-ster-one ]
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 24, 2021.
What is Intrarosa?
Intrarosa is a manmade form of a hormone called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA is normally produced by your adrenal glands. DHEA is inactive by itself, but in the body DHEA can be converted into active sex hormones including estrogen and testosterone.
Intrarosa vaginal inserts are a prescription medicine used in women to treat painful sexual intercourse that is related related to vaginal changes (vulvar and vaginal atrophy) caused by menopause.
Intrarosa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Intrarosa if you are allergic to prasterone, or if you have:
abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor.
To make sure Intrarosa is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had breast cancer.
Although this medicine is for use only in postmenopausal women, Intrarosa should not be used by a women who is pregnant or breast-feeding.
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Intrarosa?
Use Intrarosa exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Intrarosa is a vaginal insert that you place in your vagina with an applicator that comes with vaginal inserts.
Use only the applicator supplied with this medicine to insert a Intrarosa insert.
The usual dose of Intrarosa is one insert pla...
