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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
ESTRING is a female hormone usually given to women who no longer are able to produce the proper amount of female hormone called estrogen. It is a very effective treatment for reducing vaginal menopause symptoms (dryness, burning, itching ( and urinary symptoms (frequent urges to urinate, painful urination).
ESTRING should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia.
Generally, ESTRING is left in place for 90 days and then replaced with a new ring if therapy is continued. Do not leave a ring in place for longer than 90 days. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Learn all usage instructions in the product package and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unclear about any of the information. When placed properly, you should not feel the ring and it will not interfere with sexual intercourse. If the ring moves into the lower part of your vagina, push it back into place with your finger. If the ring falls out of the vagina, rinse the ring with lukewarm water and re-insert.
To insert the ESTRING, follow these instructions:
It is recommended that ESTRING should not be taken if you have:
Most medications can cause side effects which can be defined as an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can range from mild or severe, temporary or permanent. Side effects are not experienced all patients who take this medication. Many side effects can be managed, and others may go away over time.
Common side effects may include vaginal irritation, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, nausea, weight changes, increased or decreased interest in sex and breast tenderness.
Serious side effects may include chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs; abnormal vaginal bleeding; pain, swelling, or tenderness in your stomach; jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or a lump in your breast.
Get emergency medical attention if you have any signs of an allergic reaction (hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat). Stop using ESTRING immediately and call your doctor at once if you experience any of the above noted serious side effects.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about additional side effects that you may experience.