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What is minivelle used for?
MINIVELLE (estradiol transdermal system) is a prescription medicine patch that contains estradiol (an estrogen hormone). MINIVELLE is used to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause and to help prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis (thin weak bones).
Is there a generic version of minivelle?
Noven markets and sells MINIVELLE through the women’s health unit of its specialty pharmaceuticals subsidiary, Noven Therapeutics, LLC. MINIVELLE is also available as an authorized generic. Click here to learn more. MINIVELLE (estradiol transdermal system) is a prescription medicine patch that contains estradiol (an estrogen hormone).
Can minivelle be used to prevent osteoporosis from menopause?
The 0.025 mg/day dose is only approved for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. If you use MINIVELLE only to prevent osteoporosis from menopause, talk with your healthcare provider about whether a different treatment or medicine without estrogens might be better for you.
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Uses for Minivelle
Estradiol transdermal gel, patch, and spray are used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen. It is also used to treat changes in and around the vagina (such as vaginal dryness, itching, and burning) caused by low estrogen levels or menopause.
Before using Minivelle
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Proper use of Minivelle
This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain estradiol. It may not be specific to Minivelle. Please read with care.
Precautions while using Minivelle
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and does not cause unwanted effects. Pelvic exam, breast exam, and mammogram (breast x-ray) may be needed to check for unwanted effects, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Minivelle side effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
