Estradiol Topical Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for Atrophic Urethritis
Vaginal cream:
1 to 4 grams intravaginally once a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Gradually, the initial dosage should be reduced to one-half and continued for a similar time. Following resolution of symptoms, a maintenance dosage of 1 gram intravaginally 1 to 3 times a week should be administered.
Vaginal ring:
2 mg estradiol vaginal ring inserted into the upper vaginal area. The ring remains continuously in place for 3 months. Should expulsion or removal occur during a 90 day treatment period, reinsertion is possible. The ring should be rinsed in luke warm water prior to reinsertion. Retention beyond 90 days results in underdosage and loss of efficacy.
Vaginal tablet: 10 mcg
Initial dose: one tablet inserted into the vagina once daily for two weeks.
Maintenance dose: one tablet inserted into the vagina twice weekly.
Usual Adult Dose for Atrophic Vaginitis
Vaginal cream:
1 to 4 grams intravaginally once a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Gradually, the initial dosage should be reduced to one-half and continued for a similar time. Following resolution of symptoms, a maintenance dosage of 1 gram intravaginally 1 to 3 times a week should be administered.
Vaginal ring:
2 mg estradiol vaginal ring inserted into the upper vaginal area. The ring remains continuously in place for 3 months. Should expulsion or removal occur during a 90 day treatment period, reinsertion is possible. The ring should be rinsed in luke warm water prior to reinsertion. Retention beyond 90 days results in underdosage and loss of efficacy.
Vaginal tablet: 10 mcg
Initial dose: one tablet inserted into the vagina once daily for two weeks.
Maintenance dose: one tablet inserted into the vagina twice weekly.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
All dosage needs to be adjusted based upon the patient's response.
Dialysis
Data not available
