Vespen TM
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Active ingredients: estriol
Pack: Vespen 0.1% (1 mg/g) cream, 15 g, tube
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VESPEN estriol 1 mg/g cream tubeWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATION AS AT 6 JULY 2016: Vulvo-vaginal complaints due to oestrogen deficiency associated with the climacteric and the postmenopause or after ovariectomy: Atrophic vaginitis Pruritus vulvae Dyspareunia due to vulvo-vaginal atrophy As auxiliary therapy in the treatment of vaginal infections As pre-operative therapy for vulvo-vaginal surgery and during subsequent convalescence Ulcers in cases of prolapse of the uterus or vagina To avoid misinterpretation of a cytological smear
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Cream
- Vaginal
- White to almost white homogenous cream
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 15g tube pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient estriol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
