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Ogen |
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30
Ogen 0.625mg |
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Women
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60
Ogen 0.625mg |
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100
Ogen 0.625mg |
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30
Ogen 1.25mg |
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60
Ogen 1.25mg |
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100
Ogen 1.25mg |
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30
Ogen 2.5mg |
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60
Ogen 2.5mg |
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100
Ogen 2.5mg |
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Ogen Medication Drug Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Ogen Use Indication:
Ogen
is a hormone, a substance produced by the body. It is needed for normal
growth and development of female sex organs and for functions such as
bearing children. During menopause, the body's production of Ogen is
decreased. Estrogen replacement is used for symptoms associated with
menopause: hot flashes (feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest),
sweating, sleep disturbance, vaginal discomfort (dryness and itchiness),
poor concentration, and irritability. It also is used in the treatment of
breast cancer in postmenopausal women and breast and prostate cancer in
men
Ogen is also used
with diet, calcium supplements, and exercise to slow the progression of
osteoporosis, a disease common in women after menopause resulting in bones
that break easily.
Estrogen comes as a
tablet to take by mouth, patches to apply externally to the skin, and as a
cream to be inserted into the vagina.
Oral estrogen is
usually taken by mouth with food or milk either every day or on a cyclical
basis: once a day for 21 days and then none for 7 days; then the cycle is
repeated. However, for treating cancer it usually is taken three times a
day every day for at least 3 months.
Skin patches are
usually applied either once or twice weekly for three weeks (on the same
days each week), followed by 1 week without the drug (patch); then the
cycle is repeated. The package is designed to help you remember when to
apply fresh skin patches.
To apply a skin
patch, follow the directions provided and these steps:
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Remove the skin
patch from its protective pouch and peel off the protective strip,
exposing the adhesive surface.
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Place the adhesive
side against a clean, dry, and not excessively hairy area of skin on the
trunk of your body, preferably your abdomen (not your waistline or
breasts, since tight clothing may rub the patch). Do not apply the patch
to oily, broken, or irritated skin.
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Press the patch on
the selected site firmly with the palm of your hand for about 10
seconds, making sure that the edges adhere to your skin. If the patch
accidentally comes off, you can either reapply it or apply a fresh
patch, but follow your regular dosing schedule.
Remove and discard
the patch and apply a fresh patch according to the schedule prescribed by
your doctor. To prevent skin irritation, use a different site for each
application and wait at least 1 week before using a particular area again.
Used patches should be cut up and disposed in a way that keeps them out of
reach of children and pets.
To use the vaginal
cream, your doctor will set up a dosage schedule for you. If you are to
use it once a day, it is best to use it at bedtime. Follow the directions
that come with the vaginal cream and these steps:
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Fill the special
applicator that comes with the cream to the level indicated.
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Lie on your back
with your knees drawn upward and spread apart.
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Gently insert the
applicator into the vagina; then push the plunger to release the
medication.
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Withdraw the
applicator.
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Discard the
applicator if it is disposable. If the applicator is reusable, pull it
apart and clean it with soap and warm water after each use.
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Wash your hands
promptly.
Ask your pharmacist
or doctor any questions you have about using the vaginal cream. You may
wish to wear a sanitary napkin after inserting the cream to keep your
clothes clean.
Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Ogen exactly as
directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than
prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Ogen without talking to your
doctor.
Ask your pharmacist
or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient
Precautions on using Ogen
Before
taking Ogen,
- tell your
doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to estrogen, aspirin,
tartrazine (a yellow dye in some processed foods and drugs), or any
other medications.
- tell your
doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications
you are taking, especially antibiotics or anti-infectives,
anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin),
carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, phenytoin (Dilantin),
primidone (Mysoline), rifampin, steroids (Decadron, Medrol, Prednisone),
and vitamins.
- tell your
doctor if you have or have ever had asthma; epilepsy (seizures);
migraine headaches; history of depression; liver, heart, gallbladder, or
kidney disease; jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); genital
bleeding; and excessive weight gain and fluid retention (bloating)
during the menstrual cycle.
- tell your
doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Ogen, call your
doctor immediately.
- if you are
having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist
that you are taking Ogen.
- tell your
doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the
effectiveness of this drug.
- tell your
doctor and pharmacist if you wear contact lenses.
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