Estrace Vaginal Cream Alternatives Compared
Estrace Vaginal Cream | Vagifem | Estradiol topical |
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Estrace Vaginal Cream (estradiol) | Vagifem (estradiol) | Estradiol topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Atrophic Urethritis. Estrace Vaginal Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Atrophic Urethritis. Vagifem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Atrophic Urethritis, Overactive Bladder, Dyspareunia. estradiol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Estrace Vaginal Cream (estradiol) | More about Vagifem (estradiol) | More about Estradiol topical | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estrace Vaginal Cream has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Vagifem has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 100 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Estradiol topical has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 479 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Estrace Vaginal Cream side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vagifem side effects in more detail. |
See also: estradiol topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other estradiol brands include: Estring, Imvexxy, Vagifem, Yuvafem | Other estradiol brands include: Estrace Vaginal Cream, Estring, Imvexxy, Yuvafem | Estrace Vaginal Cream, Estring, Imvexxy, Vagifem, Yuvafem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 232 drugs are known to interact with Estrace Vaginal Cream:
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A total of 232 drugs are known to interact with Vagifem:
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A total of 232 drugs are known to interact with estradiol topical:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
January 31, 1984 |
March 26, 1999 |
January 31, 1984 |
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