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FemHRT 1/5 containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate is a type of estrogen used to treat symptoms associated with menopause: hot flashes (feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest), sweating, sleep disturbances, vaginal discomfort (dryness and itching), poor concentration, and irritability. It is also used in the treatment of female hypogonadism, female castration, primary ovarian failure, conditions caused by low amounts of estrogen such as atrophic vaginitis, and uterine bleeding caused by a hormonal imbalance. FemHRT 1/5 containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate is also used with diet, calcium supplements, and exercise to slow the progression of osteoporosis, a disease common in women after menopause resulting in bones that break easily. FemHRT 1/5 containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate may be used alone or together with a progestin taken 10 or more days each cycle. FemHRT 1/5 containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
FemHRT 1/5 containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate is applied once weekly (Climara) or twice weekly (Vivelle, Estraderm) for 3 weeks (on the same days each week), followed by 1 week without the transdermal system; then the cycle is repeated. In women who have had a hysterectomy, the transdermal system is applied once weekly (Climara) or twice weekly (Vivelle, Estraderm), continuously. To apply the system, follow the directions that come with the package and these steps: Remove the skin patch from its protective pouch and peel off the protective strip to expose the adhesive surface of the system. Throw out the protective strip. The system should be applied immediately after removal of the protective strip. Place the adhesive side against a clean, dry, and not excessively hairy area of skin on the trunk of your body, preferably your abdomen (not your waistline or breasts, since tight clothing may cause the system to rub off). Do not apply the system to oily, broken, or irritated skin. Press the system on the selected site firmly with the palm of your hand for about 10 seconds, making sure the edges stick to your skin. If the system accidentally comes off, you can either reapply it or apply a fresh system, but follow your regular dosing schedule. Remove and discard the system and apply a fresh system according to the schedule prescribed by your doctor. To prevent skin irritation, use a different site for each application and wait at least 1 week before using a certain area again. Used systems should be cut up and disposed of, out of reach of children and pets. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use FemHRT 1/5 containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using FemHRT 1/5 containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate without talking to your doctor. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient. |