Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used for hormone replacement therapy. It is a mixture of female sex hormones that helps in relieving symptoms like hot flushes, vaginal dryness and irritation in postmenopausal women. Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. This is done to ensure consistent levels of medicine in body. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Nausea, headache and breast pain are some common side effects of this medicine. However, consult with your doctor if menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods happens or bothers you. Some serious side effects which mean immediate doctor consultation is required include unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or changes in vision. It is advised to perform yoga, or avoid caffeinated products or alcohol while on treatment. Before taking Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes or stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. It might increase risk of breast cancer, hence regular breast examination is recommended.

• Headache
• Breast pain
• Irregular uterine bleeding

If you miss a dose of Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. What is Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet and what is it used for??
  Ans: Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet contains a combination of two female sex hormones, a type of estrogen called Estradiol and a type of progesterone called Dydrogesterone. It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy. It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face), vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and have limited treatment options.
• Q. Q. When and how to take Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Take Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet as per the advice of your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, you must try to take it at the same time of each day, to ensure the consistent levels of medicine in your body.
• Q. Q. What if I miss to take Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet??
  Ans: If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, do not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.
• Q. Q. Does Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet also work as a contraceptive??
  Ans: No, Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet is not a contraceptive. It does not prevent pregnancy.
• Q. Q. What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet??
  Ans: The most common side effects of using Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg Tablet are headache, abdominal pain, back pain, tender or painful breasts, and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, please consult with your doctor.

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