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Estradiol Gel (Divigel)

Generic: estradiol gel

Brands: Divigel, EstroGel, Elestrin

Medication Details

Manufacturer:Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Approved:Jun 4, 2007

Route:transdermal

About

Estradiol gel is a transdermal hormone therapy that delivers estradiol through the skin. FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause, with the convenience of topical application.

Efficacy

Clinical trials demonstrated a 50-80% reduction in frequency and 70-90% reduction in severity of moderate-to-severe hot flashes by week 12 compared to placebo

Targets Symptoms

hot flashesnight sweats