Premarin Vaginal Cream

In some cases, Premarin Vaginal Cream is also used to treat breast cancer and prostate cancer along with other anticancer medicines. It is to be taken at a fixed time(s) daily. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment. The treatment should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as this may affect the potency of this medicine.

The most common side effects of this HRT are headaches, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, abdominal cramps or bloating, and vomiting. Some of the warning signs and symptoms that need immediate medical attention are breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding, dizziness and faintness, severe headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, pains in your legs, etc.

Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Before you initiate with this HRT, you must consult the doctor if you have a history of unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest you some diagnostic or laboratory tests to know the effects and side effects of this medicine on your body.

• Hormone replacement therapy

• You have been prescribed Premarin Vaginal Cream as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
• It can be applied to the external vaginal area, or inserted into the vagina using the applicator provided.
• It does not expose the rest of your body to the medicine thereby avoiding side effects that happen more often with pills.
• Do not have sex right after using Premarin Vaginal Cream as some of the medicine can be absorbed into your partner's skin.
• Inform your doctor if you experience any vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while using this medicine.
• Do not use Premarin Vaginal Cream if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, over 35, smoke, or have a history of blood clots or heart diseases.