What is Premarin Vaginal Cream?
Premarin vaginal cream contains Conjugated estrogens and belongs to a class of medications called hormone replacement therapy.
Premarin vaginal cream is effective in managing vaginal dryness, itching, inflammation, and vaginal thinning caused due to deficiency of estrogen.
Doctors prescribe Premarin vaginal cream to manage itching and inflammation of the vulva and other parts of your genital area.
Premarin vaginal cream also manages moderate to serious dyspareunia that occurs at the time of menopause.
After a valid prescription from the doctor, Premarin vaginal cream can be purchased from licensed pharmacies.
How does Premarin Vaginal Cream work?
Premarin vaginal cream supplements your body with adequate levels of a female sexual hormone known as estrogen.
This further help to manage problems linked with estrogen deficiency states and prevents the vaginal walls and genital area from becoming inflamed, dry, thin, and itchy and decreases genital pain.
How to use Premarin Vaginal Cream?
It is essential to apply Premarin vaginal cream as prescribed by the physician. This medicine should be used only in and around your vagina or genital area.
Premarin comes in a tube along with an application. To use it, remove the cap from the tube and connect the nozzle at the end of the application to the tube.
Now, gently squeeze enough medicine from the tube into the applicator. As the doctor suggested, the applicator's markings will help you measure the correct dosage.
Remove the applicator from the tube and lie down on your back or in a comfortable position that ensures deep penetration into the genital area.
Insert the application into the vagina gently. Press the plunger present in the application downwards to release the medication into your vagina.
After application, remove the applicator from your vagina. To clean the applicator, pull the plunger outside and wash it properly with warm water and soap.
When Premarin vaginal cream needs to be applied to the external parts of the vagina, take the needed quantity and use it at the required sites of your genital area.
Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration of treatment based on your medical condition.
What are the Side Effects of Premarin Vaginal Cream?
Most side effects of Premarin vaginal cream do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
Some common side effects of Premarin vaginal cream include:
- Headache
- Hair loss
- Breast pain
- High blood sugar levels
- Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Stomach or abdominal cramps
- Vaginal yeast infection
- Hair loss
- Fluid retention
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Precautions and warnings related to Premarin Vaginal Cream?
- Do not use Premarian cream if you have or suffer from breast cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, uterine cancer, blood clots, and heart disorders.
- During treatment with Premarian vaginal cream, the doctor will suggest some blood tests and regular physical examinations to avoid the risk of side effects.
- Before using Premarin cream, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of migraine, kidney disorders, asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.
