Pack size: Strip of 10 Tablets  |  Price is for the whole Strip

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Tibolone

Form: Tablet 2.5mg

Indication

Menopausal vasomotor symptoms, [hot flushes, sweating, vaginal dryness & less elasticity, mood disorders, anxiety etc.], postmenopausal and post oophorectomy osteoporosis, improvement of bone-mineral density, Vaginal atrophy, Prevention of frequent UTI, urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

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Contraindication

Known or suspected oestrogen dependent tumours in women, present or history of breast cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe liver disease, history or current CV or cerebrovascular disorders, untreated endometrial hyperplasia, porphyria, pregnancy and lactation, premenopausal women.

Mode of Action

Tibolone is a steroid that possesses oestrogenic, progestogenic and weak androgenic properties.

Precaution

Liver disease, history or risk factors of thromboembolic disorder, impaired glucose tolerance, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, hypertension, cholelithiasis, SLE, uterine fibroids, endometriosis and history of endometrial hyperplasia. Disorders that may be worsened by fluid retention, eg. renal dysfunction, migraine, epilepsy. Discontinue in the event of thromboembolic or abnormal liver function results, significant increase in BP, new onset of migraine-type headache. Not recommended in women within 1 yr of menopause because of irregular vaginal bleeding. Stop tibolone 4 wk before elective surgery especially when prolonged immobilisation after surgery is expected. Adjustment of antidiabetic medications may be needed.

Introduction

$4b

Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a hormonal medication. It has effects similar to estrogen, progesterone and androgen. It substitutes for the loss of estrogen production in postmenopausal women and treats menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal problems. It also prevents bone loss following menopause.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.