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Strength | Pack Size | Qty | |
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Strength
0.06% 52g Gel
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Elestrin is gel that contains an estrogen, estradiol, to treat moderate to severe hot flashes in women with menopause.
Fact Table | |
Formula |
C18H24O2 |
License |
EU EMA |
Bioavailability |
more than 5% |
Legal status |
Rx-Only |
Chemical Name |
Estradiol |
Elimination half-life |
13–20 hours |
Dosage (Strength) |
0.06% 52g Gel |
Pregnancy |
Consult Doctor |
Brands |
Elestrin |
Protein binding |
98% |
PubChem CID |
5757 |
MedlinePlus |
a605041 |
ChEBI |
16469 |
ATC code |
G03CA03 |
DrugBank |
DB00783 |
KEGG |
D00105 |
Routes of administration |
topical |
Elestrin comes in a metered dose pump. One pump actuation delivers 0.87 grams of gel which provides 0.52 mg of estradiol.
Typical initial dose: apply 0.87 grams (one pump actuation) to clean, dry, and intact skin of the upper arm once a day. Your doctor may change your dose based on your response to the medication.
Avoid applying the gel to the breast or in or around the vagina. Wash your hands with soap and water after applying the gel. Wait at least 2 hours before you let anyone touch the skin where you applied the gel.
Estradiol is the active ingredient in Elestrin.
You should not use Elestrin (estradiol gel) if you have:
WARNING: ENDOMETRIAL CANCER, CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS, PROBABLE DEMENTIA and BREAST CANCER See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Estrogen-Alone Therapy
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Like with any medication, Elestrin can cause side effects. The most common include breast tenderness, spotting or vaginal bleeding, common cold, and upper respiratory tract infection.
Seek emergency care immediately if you experience any of the following: