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Estradiol

7 known interactions (2 severe)
2 brand names

Indications

  • Vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women, Prophylaxis of recurrent urinary-tract infection in postmenopausal women
  • Menopausal symptoms, Osteoporosis prophylaxis
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Osteoporosis prophylaxis
  • Menopausal symptoms not controlled with lower strength, Osteoporosis prophylaxis

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Drug Interactions

2 SevereModerate interactions

7 drug interactions identified for Estradiol. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

Cautions

General cautions: Acute porphyrias ; diabetes (increased risk of heart disease); factors predisposing to thromboembolism; history of breast nodules—closely monitor breast status (risk of breast cancer...

Side Effects

General side-effects: Common or very common Headaches; nausea; skin reactions Uncommon Hypertension Specific side-effects: Common or very common With oral use Asthenia; gastrointestinal discomfort; ga...

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Brand Names

Estraderm(IN)Progynova(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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