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Alora Manufacturer: WATSON
Common Uses of Alora:
This medicine is an estrogen hormone used to provide female hormone when the body no longer produces enough. It is used to help prevent osteoporosis (weakened bones/bone loss) and to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. There are several medicines (e.g., raloxifene or bisphosphonates) that are safe and effective to prevent or treat bone loss. These medicines should be considered for use before estrogen therapy for osteoporosis. If you have other medical conditions as well and are prescribed estrogens for more than one condition, consult your doctor about your treatment plan and its options. Estrogen-containing products should not be used to prevent heart disease.
How To Use Alora:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMES with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. This medicine should be used for the shortest possible length of time so you obtain the benefits and minimize the chance of serious side effects from long-term therapy. Consult your doctor for more details. Remove patch from sachet and peel off liner. Apply to area of clean, dry skin on the abdomen, buttocks, lower stomach, or hip. Do not apply at the waistline. Press firmly in place for 10 seconds. Bathing, swimming, or showering should not affect the patch. Very hot water or steam may loosen it. IF YOUR PATCH ACCIDENTALLY FALLS OFF, dry your skin and reapply it. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. AFTER YOU REMOVE THE USED PATCH, fold the sticky side together. Discard out of the reach of children and pets. IF YOU FORGET TO CHANGE THE PATCH AS SCHEDULED, change it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular schedule.
Alora Cautions:
DO NOT APPLY THIS MEDICINE to skin that is irritated or broken, to skin areas that are exposed to sunlight, or to your breasts. DO NOT APPLY THIS MEDICINE TO THE SAME SKIN SITE unless at least 1 week has passed since removal of the patch from that site. WHILE USING THIS MEDICINE, YOU MAY EXPERIENCE absence of menstrual periods. If you experience irregular menstrual periods, contact your doctor. IN ADDITION TO YOUR YEARLY BREAST EXAM BY YOUR DOCTOR, YOU SHOULD PERFORM REGULAR MONTHLY self-examinations of your breasts. If you have questions about how to do this, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY wearing contact lenses after you begin using this medicine, check with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE dark skin patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen or protective clothing when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. Some Laboratory test results (e.g., thyroid function, liver function) may be affected by this medicine. SMOKING WHILE USING THIS MEDICINE may increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure, or other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately.
Possible Side Effects of Alora:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include redness, rash, or skin irritation at the application site; dizziness; or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience severe depression; breast tenderness; weight change; or swelling of your fingers or ankles. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience calf/leg pain or swelling; breast lumps; sudden severe headache, dizziness, or fainting; chest pain; trouble breathing or sudden shortness of breath; one-sided weakness; slurred speech; yellowing skin or eyes; dark urine; abdominal pain, swelling, or tenderness; abnormal vaginal bleeding; vomiting; vision problems; or coughing up blood. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
ALORA
Generic Version of Alora: E: ESTRADIOL (es-tra-DYE-ol)Alora Manufacturer: WATSON
Common Uses of Alora:
This medicine is an estrogen hormone used to provide female hormone when the body no longer produces enough. It is used to help prevent osteoporosis (weakened bones/bone loss) and to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. There are several medicines (e.g., raloxifene or bisphosphonates) that are safe and effective to prevent or treat bone loss. These medicines should be considered for use before estrogen therapy for osteoporosis. If you have other medical conditions as well and are prescribed estrogens for more than one condition, consult your doctor about your treatment plan and its options. Estrogen-containing products should not be used to prevent heart disease.
How To Use Alora:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMES with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. This medicine should be used for the shortest possible length of time so you obtain the benefits and minimize the chance of serious side effects from long-term therapy. Consult your doctor for more details. Remove patch from sachet and peel off liner. Apply to area of clean, dry skin on the abdomen, buttocks, lower stomach, or hip. Do not apply at the waistline. Press firmly in place for 10 seconds. Bathing, swimming, or showering should not affect the patch. Very hot water or steam may loosen it. IF YOUR PATCH ACCIDENTALLY FALLS OFF, dry your skin and reapply it. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. AFTER YOU REMOVE THE USED PATCH, fold the sticky side together. Discard out of the reach of children and pets. IF YOU FORGET TO CHANGE THE PATCH AS SCHEDULED, change it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular schedule.
Alora Cautions:
DO NOT APPLY THIS MEDICINE to skin that is irritated or broken, to skin areas that are exposed to sunlight, or to your breasts. DO NOT APPLY THIS MEDICINE TO THE SAME SKIN SITE unless at least 1 week has passed since removal of the patch from that site. WHILE USING THIS MEDICINE, YOU MAY EXPERIENCE absence of menstrual periods. If you experience irregular menstrual periods, contact your doctor. IN ADDITION TO YOUR YEARLY BREAST EXAM BY YOUR DOCTOR, YOU SHOULD PERFORM REGULAR MONTHLY self-examinations of your breasts. If you have questions about how to do this, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY wearing contact lenses after you begin using this medicine, check with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE dark skin patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen or protective clothing when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. Some Laboratory test results (e.g., thyroid function, liver function) may be affected by this medicine. SMOKING WHILE USING THIS MEDICINE may increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure, or other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately.
Possible Side Effects of Alora:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include redness, rash, or skin irritation at the application site; dizziness; or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience severe depression; breast tenderness; weight change; or swelling of your fingers or ankles. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience calf/leg pain or swelling; breast lumps; sudden severe headache, dizziness, or fainting; chest pain; trouble breathing or sudden shortness of breath; one-sided weakness; slurred speech; yellowing skin or eyes; dark urine; abdominal pain, swelling, or tenderness; abnormal vaginal bleeding; vomiting; vision problems; or coughing up blood. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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