Active Ingredient	Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Manufacturer	Wyeth Pty Ltd.
Origin	Australia
Reference	N/A

What is Premia Continuous (Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) used for?

Premia Continuous (Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) is an oral medication used as hormone replacement therapy to prevent symptoms associated with menopause from occurring. It operates by raising reduced estrogen levels to prevent stop symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, or vaginal dryness. Your physician may also prescribe its use for other conditions that are not listed here.

How should I use Premia Continuous (Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate)?

Premia Continuous (Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) tablets should be taken exactly as prescribed by your physician. Most patients are instructed to begin on the first day after your last period. One tablet is normally taken each day, but your directions will depend on your health condition and the severity of your symptoms. These should be swallowed with a large glass of water and may be taken on an empty stomach, but a snack or meal is suggested before use if you experience nausea. Do not change the form of the tablets prior to use as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents.

What are the side effects of Premia Continuous (Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate)?

Premia Continuous (Conjugated Oestrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) may cause side effects in some patients such as:

• Headaches
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Mild nausea or vomiting
• Upset stomach or bloating
• Unusual weight gain
• Increase in hair growth
• Vaginal irritation or discharge
• Disrupted menstrual cycles

Serious side effects that may require emergency medical attention are migraines, irregular heartbeats, chest pain, difficulty breathing, weakness or numbness, swelling of the extremities, confusion, faintness, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or jaundice. These conditions may require changes to your dosage or application frequency to prevent further health problems from occurring.

Please Note

Do not begin using Premia Continuous (Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have known or suspected cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, lactose intolerance, angina, recent heart attack, blood clots, endometrial hyperplasia, a recent stroke, a history of liver disease, or active liver disease. Also inform your physician if you have a history of gallstones, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, migraines, benign breast lumps, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or if you have severe obesity, varicose veins, hypertension, heart failure, liver cirrhosis, high triglyceride levels, or a family history of miscarriage. These conditions may lead to unexpected problems requiring special alterations to your treatment.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Premia Continuous (Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone Acetate). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.