Pharmaceutical name: Pack: 1 pessary (25 mcg)
Vagifem is used for treating itching, burning, and dryness in or around the vaginal area in women past menopause. Vagifem is a vaginal estrogen tablet. It works by increasing the amount of estrogen in the body in certain women who do not produce enough on their own.
Do not use Vagifem if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vagifem
you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant, have recently given birth or are breast-feeding
you have unexplained, abnormal vaginal bleeding; known or suspected cancer of the breast or uterus; or estrogen-dependent tumors
you have a history of breast cancer, blood clots (eg, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), or liver problems
you have had a heart attack or stroke within the last year
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
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Vaginal bleeding
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Vaginal discharge
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Skin rash.
