Divigel 0.1% Gel

Short Description

Divigel 0.1% Gel is a female sex hormone (estrogen) used to treat symptoms associated with menopause, estrogen deficiency, and osteoporosis.

Dosage Form

Transdermal Patch

Introduction

Divigel 0.1% Gel 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.

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.

Divigel 0.1% Gel contains a medication called estrogen (female sex hormone). It works by replacing estrogen that is normally produced by the body.

You have been prescribed Divigel 0.1% Gel as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause. It may also be used for preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fractures. It has a lower risk of side effects since lower amount of estrogen is used in patches. Apply it once a week to a clean, dry, unbroken, non-irritated area of skin below the waist, on the lower back or buttocks. Do not expose it to sunlight. Replace it every 7 days and apply on a different area of skin to prevent skin irritation.