Estradiol vaginal tablet (Vagifem) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.
Is estradiol the same as Vagifem?
Vagifem® is the same as the body's estrogen. The estrogen used in Vagifem® 10 mcg is called “estradiol,” which is the same estrogen that your body makes.
Is Vagirux cheaper than Vagifem?
Vagirux® has a lower acquisition cost than Vagifem® in both primary and secondary care. Vagifem® and Vagirux® have identical composition and are therapeutically equivalent.17 Aug 2021
Is Vagifem the same as Premarin?
Premarin vaginal cream (conjugated estrogens) has less side-effects than estrogen pills, but only works for localized symptoms of menopause. Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet) relieves vaginal dryness and irritation to make sex more enjoyable.
What is another name for Vagifem?
Like Vagifem, Yuvafem tablets are used for the treatment for menopausal symptoms. This is the first generic equivalent to Vagifem. Yuvafem delivers the same low dose of vaginal estrogen as Vagifem in a preloaded, single-use, disposable applicator. Yuvafem will come in packages of 8 or 18 tablets.27 Oct 2016
What is the generic for estradiol?
About Estradiol Estradiol (Estrace, Vivelle-Dot, Climara) is a moderately priced drug used to treat hot flashes and osteoporosis. It is also used to treat women with low estrogen levels or those who have had their ovaries removed.
Is estrogen and estradiol same?
Estradiol is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen.
What is the generic name for estradiol?
Estradiol is available under the following different brand names: Estrace, Vivelle-Dot, Delestrogen, DepoEstradiol, Divigel, Elestrin, Alora, Estrace Cream, Estraderm Transdermal, estradiol topical, Estradot, Estrasorb, Estrogel, Evamist, Femtrace, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle, and Climara.
Is there an alternative to using Vagifem?
Like Vagifem, Yuvafem tablets are used for the treatment for menopausal symptoms. This is the first generic equivalent to Vagifem. Yuvafem delivers the same low dose of vaginal estrogen as Vagifem in a preloaded, single-use, disposable applicator.27 Oct 2016