Patch

Combipatch (not available in Canada) is used to ease symptoms of menopause such as feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, and the sudden intense episodes of heat and sweating known as hot flashes. It is also prescribed to relieve external vaginal irritation and internal vaginal dryness.

Do not use Combipatch (not available in Canada) if you are allergic to this or similar medicines or to any ingredient present in Combipatch (not available in Canada), if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding, phlebitis, stroke, or any other clotting disorder, known or suspected breast cancer and any type of tumor stimulated by estrogen

Before using Combipatch (not available in Canada), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking any herbal products, if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment, heart ot lung problem

Estrogen therapy occasionally causes abnormal uterine bleeding or breast pain. In view of concerns about cancer, you should have these symptoms checked by your doctor. In general, you should not take estrogen for more than 1 year without a follow-up physical exam. Ideally, you should have a checkup every 3 to 6 months.

Other: Vaginal bleeding or discharge, vaginal inflammation, weakness

Apply the patch to a smooth, clean, dry area of the skin on your lower abdomen. Do not apply it on or near your breasts, at your waistline, or to oily, damaged, or irritated areas. Use the same site no more than once a week. Wear only one patch at a time. Do not expose the patch to the sun for prolonged periods of time. If it falls off during bathing or other activities, reapply it to a different part of the lower abdomen. If necessary, use a new patch. Remove the patch carefully to avoid skin irritation. If any adhesive remains, wait 15 minutes then gently rub the area with a cream or lotion to remove the residue. If you forget to apply a new patch when you are supposed to, do it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time to change patches anyway, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not apply more than one patch at a time unless directed by your doctor. Estrogen at high doses (5 milligrams a day) does have the potential of causing clot-related disorders, including heart attack, pulmonary embolism (a clot in the lungs), and thrombophlebitis (a clot in the veins). If you have a history of deep vein thrombosis (a clot in the legs), or of thrombosis in your family, be sure to tell your doctor. The chance of developing a clot-related problem can be reduced by using the lowest dose of estrogen that still proves effective. If a problem surfaces anyway, you'll have to stop using the patch. Likewise, you should discontinue the patch and call your doctor immediately if you suffer a loss of vision, any other eye problems, or a migraine headache.

Store Combipatch (not available in Canada) in a dry place at room temperature between 59° - 86°F. Keep out of reach of children and pets