Fem7 – 50 mcg is used for
relief of symptoms after menopause
. During menopause, the production of estrogen in the body in women decreases. This
may cause symptoms of hot flushes to the face, neck, and chest
(the so-called tides). Fem7 – 50 mcg relieves these symptoms after menopause.
emerging complaints. You will only be given Fem7 50 mcg if your symptoms
significantly affect your daily life.
Experience in treating women over 65 years of age is limited.
Prevention of osteoporosis
After menopause, some women’s bones may become brittle (osteoporosis).
You should discuss all available treatment options with your doctor.
You can use Fem7 – 50 mcg to prevent osteoporosis after menopause,
if you have an increased risk of fractures associated with osteoporosis, and
other medicines are not suitable for you.
Fem7 – 50 mcg suitable for women,
who have had a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). If you have not undergone such an operation
, your doctor will usually prescribe
you another hormone replacement therapy (called a progestogen) to use in addition. Progestin Helps
protect the endometrium (lining of the uterus).
If you had
surgery to remove the uterus due to endometriosis (excessive thickening of the lining of the uterus), your doctor may also
prescribe a progestin to protect any endometrium that may not have been removed.
How to use Fem7 – 50 mcg
Fem7 Dosage – 50 mcg is an estrogen monotherapy patch applied to the skin once a week
within the framework of continuous treatment, i.e. each patch is replaced with a new patch after 7 days (always on the same day of the week). . Always use Fem7 50mcg exactly as your doctor has told you. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Children: Fem7 – 50 mcg is not intended for children. Adults and Senior Citizens:
Your doctor will try to give you the lowest dose needed to treat your
symptoms within the shortest time. Please,
talk to your doctor if you have the impression that the effect
Fem7 – 50 mcg too strong or too weak.
You can start treatment at any time if you still have
uterus and you are transitioning from sequential hormone replacement therapy. In that
In case of treatment with Fem7 – 50 mcg should be started after withdrawal bleeding has stopped
.
Each patch is used for seven days and is replaced
with a new patch at the end of this period, so you always wear a patch.
handling skills
Remove the patch from the sealed bag as shown in pictures 1 and 2.
Starting with an S-cut, remove half of the protective film. Not
touch the sticky inside of the patch with your fingers, as this may cause the patch to not adhere well to the skin later on. Place the adhesive patch on the skin (Figures 3 and 4).
Remove the second half of the protective film. Press the patch firmly
with the palm of your hand for at least 30 seconds so that it warms up to body temperature for better
adhesion (Fig. 5 and 6). Choose an area of skin
, where the skin is slightly wrinkled and not subject to abrasion by clothing, for example, upper
part of the buttocks, thighs or abdomen (avoid the waist).
The patch should not be placed on or near the chest.
The place where the patch is applied should be
change with every new patch. The selected area of skin should be clean and dry, intact and not irritated.
If you apply the patch according to the instructions, the risk
premature exfoliation when bathing, showering or swimming is quite low. Avoid getting hit
direct sunlight on the patch.
The patch is removed by lifting and simultaneously pulling on one of the corners
. Fold the used patch in half (sticky side in) and discard
.
If the patch
partially or completely detached from the skin before the expiration of seven days, remove it and replace it with a new one.
Then you must change the next patch on a normal day. If you
forgot to change the patch on the appointed day,
replace it immediately and follow your normal treatment schedule.
In women with an intact uterus
more likely to have breakthrough bleeding and spotting if they forget to change the patch.
If you use more Fem7 – 50 mcg than you should.
If you have used too many patches, you are less likely to overdose.
Bandages should simply be removed.
If you forget to take Fem7 – 50 mcg.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor
or a pharmacist.
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What Fem7 contains – 50 mcg
Active ingredient: estradiol hemihydrate (1.5 milligrams).
Other ingredients: transparent poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) film,
hydrogenated ester of poly(isoprene-styrene) rosin and glycerol; transparent siliconized
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film (protective film)
The release of the active ingredient of the patch is 50 micrograms of estradiol in 24 hours.
