How does CombiPatch deliver smaller total doses than pills? That's why CombiPatch can help to treat moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause with smaller total doses compared to pills that need to be first digested and then metabolized by the liver before reaching the bloodstream. Why are there two CombiPatch sizes? CombiPatch is available in two dosage options reflected in two patch sizes. This allows your doctor to make adjustments to your treatment specifically your progestin level according to your symptoms and any side effects you may be experiencing.
How is CombiPatch technology different from other hormone therapy patches? CombiPatch was the first patch in the U. What does CombiPatch look like and how well will it adhere to my skin? CombiPatch is a small transparent round patch that comes sealed in a protective pouch. In clinical studies, CombiPatch was shown to have excellent skin adhesion and a low level of skin irritation. Where on the body is the patch worn? CombiPatch is worn on the lower abdomen.
See how. What should be done if the patch falls off? If your patch falls off, the same patch can be reapplied to another area of your lower abdomen. If necessary, a new patch can be applied, and the original treatment schedule should be continued. Only one patch should be worn at a time during each half-week time period. How often is the patch changed?
CombiPatch should be replaced twice a week, and the new patch should be placed on a different skin area. The areas of application should be rotated, with at least one week allowed between applications to the same spot.
CombiPatch should be placed on a smooth fold-free , clean, dry area of the skin. You can choose the days of the week you change patches. What should I do if I forget to change my patch? You should remove the old patch and apply a new one to a new area of the lower abdomen as soon as you remember. No matter what day this happens , you should stick to the twice-a-week schedule for the next patch. What is the effect of water and sunlight on CombiPatch? Contact with water when bathing, swimming or showering should not affect the patch as long as it is not rubbed when washing.
The patch should not be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time. Will I experience irregular bleeding spotting? Women on the Continuous Combined regimen with CombiPatch often experience irregular bleeding or spotting during the first year of treatment. This can occur with any combination hormone therapy regimen.
Over the course of a one-year study with CombiPatch, this bleeding and spotting stopped in the majority of women. Women who experienced bleeding usually characterized it as light 1. Talk to your doctor about any issues you have with spotting. Visit www. The 0. If you use MINIVELLE only to prevent osteoporosis from menopause, talk with your healthcare provider about whether a different treatment or medicine without estrogens might be better for you.
MINIVELLE should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, currently have or have had certain cancers, had a stroke or heart attack, currently have or have had blood clots, currently have or have had liver problems, have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, are allergic to MINIVELLE or any of its ingredients, or think you may be pregnant.
Before you take MINIVELLE, tell your healthcare provider if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, have any other medical conditions, are going to have surgery or will be on bed rest, are breast feeding, and about all of the medicines you take. The most common side effects that may occur with MINIVELLE are headache, breast tenderness, back and limb pain, common cold, upset stomach, nausea, inflammation of the sinuses and irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting.
For more information ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for advice about side effects. All other trademarks and logos not otherwise identified are the property of their respective owners. For information, call 1 You are now leaving the CombiPatch Web site and moving to an external Web site independently operated and not managed by Noven Pharmaceuticals. Noven assumes no responsibility for the content of the site. Noven is working diligently to improve product availability, but intermittent spot retail shortages of CombiPatch may continue for the remainder of The Pharmacy Locator Service may be able to identify a pharmacy that might have CombiPatch in stock.
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