Estrasorb is a prescription hormone replacement drug that comes in lotion form. This segment from the eMedTV Web site explains how the medicine works and offers more information on its effects, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Itching, infections, and breast pain are some of the most commonly reported Estrasorb side effects. This eMedTV article lists other common side effects of Estrasorb, as well as rare but potentially serious problems that require medical attention.
Estrasorb is used for relieving common menopause symptoms, such as night sweats and hot flashes. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of the estrogen medication and lists possible off-label Estrasorb uses.
The usual Estrasorb dosage is two single-use packets applied to the thighs and calves once daily. This eMedTV resource contains other important Estrasorb dosing information, including tips on how and when to use the medicated lotion.
If barbiturates, cyclosporine, or seizure medicines are taken with Estrasorb, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page describes the possible effects of these Estrasorb interactions and lists other drugs that could lead to a negative interaction.
Before using Estrasorb, let your doctor know if you have asthma. This eMedTV segment lists other conditions your doctor must know about before prescribing you Estrasorb. Warnings and precautions on who should not use Estrasorb are also included.
An Estrasorb overdose is unlikely to be dangerous but should still be reported to a doctor. This eMedTV resource lists some of the possible symptoms of an Estrasorb overdose and explains what treatment options are available.
Estrasorb is not approved for use in pregnant women. This segment from the eMedTV archives provides more information on Estrasorb and pregnancy, and explains why a pregnant woman should not use pregnancy Category X medications.
Estrasorb is not recommended for breastfeeding women. This portion of the eMedTV Web site offers more detailed information on Estrasorb and breastfeeding, and explains why you should not use estrogen products while breastfeeding.
Estrasorb is not available in generic form at this time. As this article on the eMedTV site explains, the earliest possible date that generic Estrasorb could become available is January 2015, when the first patent for the medication expires.
Natural remedies, coping strategies, and other medications can be used as alternatives to Estrasorb. This eMedTV article describes these Estrasorb alternatives in more detail and offers a list of other estrogen medications that are available.
