Vagifem® is the same as the body's estrogen. The estrogen used in Vagifem® 10 mcg is called “estradiol,” which is the same estrogen that your body makes.
What is the generic name for estradiol?
Estrace (estradiol) contains estrogen, which is a natural hormone in your body. During menopause, your body makes less estrogen, leading to symptoms such as vaginal dryness, itching, and burning. Estrace (estradiol) helps to relieve these symptoms.
What is the generic of Yuvafem?
Yuvafem, a new generic equivalent just approved by the FDA, may finally give Vagifem competition—if it can save women some cash. What's Yuvafem? Made by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Yuvafem 10 mcg estradiol vaginal inserts are shipping to pharmacies this month.
Is estradiol generic for Vagifem?
Estradiol vaginal tablet (Vagifem) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.
What is another name for Vagifem?
Like Vagifem, Yuvafem tablets are used for the treatment for menopausal symptoms. This is the first generic equivalent to Vagifem. Yuvafem delivers the same low dose of vaginal estrogen as Vagifem in a preloaded, single-use, disposable applicator. Yuvafem will come in packages of 8 or 18 tablets.
Is Vagifem considered hormone replacement therapy?
Vagifem® belongs to a group of medicines called vaginal Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It is used to relieve menopausal symptoms in the vagina such as dryness or irritation.
Is estradiol and Yuvafem the same thing?
Yuvafem is a prescription medicine used to treat vaginal symptoms of menopause. Estradiol topical is the generic version of Yuvafem.
Novo Nordisk announced that Vagifem (estradiol hemihydrate vaginal tablets) 10mcg will become the only available formulation of Vagifem for the treatment of atrophic vaginitis.