Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal

Generic name: Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) Vaginal
Dosage form: vaginal insert (6.5 mg)
Drug class: Nutraceutical products

Usage of Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal

Prasterone is a manmade form of a hormone called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA is normally produced by your adrenal glands. DHEA is inactive by itself, but in the body DHEA can be converted into active sex hormones including estrogen and testosterone.

Prasterone vaginal (for use in the vagina) is used in women to treat painful sexual intercourse that is related to vaginal changes caused by menopause.

Prasterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal may include:

vaginal discharge; or

changes in your Pap smear results.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal

You should not use prasterone if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor.

To make sure prasterone vaginal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had breast cancer.

Although prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal is for use only in postmenopausal women, prasterone should not be used by a women who is pregnant or breast-feeding.

Prasterone vaginal is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal

Usual Adult Dose for Postmenopausal Symptoms:

Prasterone 6.5 mg vaginal insert: Administer 1 insert intravaginally once a day at bedtime Comments:-Administer this drug using the provided applicator. Use: For the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause

Warnings

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on prasterone used in the vagina. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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