Kliogest 2 mg/1 mg FC tablets.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Hormone replacement therapy for estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women.
Dosage (summary)
One tablet daily, preferably at the same time.
Special Populations
- Women over 65
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Anticonvulsants
- Antibiotics
- St John's wort
- Ciclosporin
- Lamotrigine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Breast cancer
- Estrogen-dependent tumors
- Active liver disease
- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
- Venous thromboembolism
Common side effects
- Vaginal bleeding
- Breast pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fluid retention
Counselling Points
- Take at the same time daily
- Report any unusual bleeding
- Regular breast examinations recommended
- Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding
Serious warnings
- Increased risk of breast cancer
- Increased risk of venous thromboembolism
- Monitor for mood changes
- Risk of endometrial hyperplasia
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