Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness and itching), estrogen deficiency (hypoestrogenism), and thinning of bones (osteoporosis).Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used as per the provided instructions by the doctor. Even if your symptoms improve, you should continue the treatment as it has been prescribed. The course of the treatment must be completed for better efficacy.The most common side effects of this medicine include breast discomfort, abnormal menstrual bleeding, application site reactions, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor. Also, tell your doctor if you notice bleeding from your vagina or develop breast lumps.Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. Once you have started using this medicine you should have regular check-ups to discuss the benefits of your treatment. It should not interact with any other medicines but it is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

'- Alcohol : None

No interaction found/established

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch 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.

- Breast feeding : UNSAFE

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

- Driving : None

No interaction found/established

- Kidney : CAUTION

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch is not recommended in patients who previously had liver disease and the liver function tests are still not normal.

packet of 6 transdermal patches

Chemical Class :: Estradiol Congeners
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class :: Estrogens

Hormone replacement therapy

Store below 30?C

Q. Where to apply Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch?::: It is applied to the skin. You can stick the patch on to a hairless area of skin below the waist. You can also use it in places like buttock, lower back, hip or abdomen. Make sure that the applied site is dry and clean.| Q. What are the most common side effects of using Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch?::: The common side effects associated with Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch are application site reaction (redness, pain or itching), breast pain or tenderness, breakthrough vaginal bleeding, headache, nausea and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor.| Q. How should Estraderm MX 50 Transdermal Patch be used?::: Apply it exactly as advised by your doctor. It should be applied below the panty line and not on breasts or any other area of the body. You can also use it on your buttocks. Wash and dry the area before using. The area should be free of any cuts, bruises, lotions, or creams. When you change your patch, do not put the new one in the same place. To help reduce the chance of skin redness or irritation, wait at least 1 week before you reuse a spot.

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Breast discomfort
Abnormal menstrual bleeding
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Abdominal distension