Estriol Topical
Estriol cream in a 15g tube, applied vaginally for atrophic vaginitis. It replaces the oestrogen the tissue lacks, restoring its elasticity.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Estriol
- Route
- Vaginal use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 15g
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Estriol Topical on your behalf.
- Condition
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Alternative names
- Ovestin
- Therapeutic class
- Oestrogen
- Pharmacological class
- Oestrogen
- Precautions and warnings
- periodic check-ups required; monitor for signs of thromboembolism
- Minor side effects
- local irritation; pruritus
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; vaginal discharge
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Vaginal use
- Originator
- Aspen
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- continued treatment required
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not indicated. Breastfeeding: Consult doctor.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to estriol; undiagnosed genital bleeding; oestrogen-dependent cancer
Serious side effects
deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Estriol cream in a 15g tube, applied vaginally for atrophic vaginitis. It replaces the oestrogen the tissue lacks, restoring its elasticity.
Mechanism of action
This medicine replaces deficient oestrogen in the vaginal tissue, restoring elasticity and preventing dryness.
Estriol Topical provides direct application of estriol, an oestrogen used for the management of atrophic vaginitis. It is also produced under the brand name Ovestin. This formulation is supplied as a cream in a tube of 15g. It serves as a targeted option for those seeking symptom relief.
Buying Estriol Topical online
For people in remote and regional Australia who live far from major retailers, ordering this medication online provides a consistent solution. It remains a reliable way to maintain personal health routines without the inconvenience of local supply gaps.
What you will receive
Estriol Topical is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Estriol, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.