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Ovestin Ovula TM
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Active ingredients: estriol
Pack: Ovestin Ovula 500 microgram pessary, 15, strip pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OVESTIN OVULA estriol 0.5mg pessary strip packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 auxillary 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 :
- Pessary, moulded
- Vaginal
- White to light cream coloured torpedo shaped pessaries of uniform texture.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 15 pessaries pack
- 5 PESSARIES pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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
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