Estrace
Developed to target symptoms of menopause and oestrogen deficiency, indicated to support hormonal balance and alleviate vasomotor instability.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Estradiol
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1 · 2mg
Estrace details
- Conditions
- Menopausal Symptoms · Hypoestrogenism
- Alternative names
- Elleste Solo; Zumenon
- Therapeutic class
- Oestrogen
- Pharmacological class
- Oestrogen
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; weight changes; mood swings
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Mylan
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, protected from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- Tobacco; St. John's Wort; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Not indicated for use in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Contraindications
known or suspected breast cancer; oestrogen-dependent tumours; undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; untreated endometrial hyperplasia; active venous thromboembolism
Precautions and warnings
regular breast examinations recommended; increased risk of venous thromboembolism; monitor blood pressure
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; endometrial cancer, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to target symptoms of menopause and oestrogen deficiency, indicated to support hormonal balance and alleviate vasomotor instability.
Mechanism of action
Estradiol acts by binding to oestrogen receptors in target tissues. By mimicking the natural female hormone, it regulates gene transcription and restores metabolic and physiological processes disrupted by oestrogen deficiency.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Estrace
Estrace acts as a source of estradiol, the primary ingredient used to manage menopausal symptoms and hypoestrogenism. To support different therapy requirements, the same medication is also available under labels such as Elleste Solo and Zumenon. Produced by Mylan, this product is supplied as a tablet in 1mg and 2mg strengths.
Buying Estrace online
Estrace is registered across 13 markets, including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with consistent availability in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. Many patients in these regions choose generic estradiol, often produced in India, as a more affordable solution compared to the original branded version. Accessing medication online assists expats and residents in maintaining their treatment plans without needing to locate a reliable local supplier.