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Tridestra is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). HRT is a treatment used in women, to relieve menopause-related symptoms. It works by replacing the decreased levels of hormones which occurs as you approach menopause. Tridestra is specifically a combined cyclical HRT product that produces a vaginal bleed every 3 months by following the specific dosing directions. This is similar to the bleed experienced during the normal menstrual cycle. It is used for the relief of menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes.Active Ingredient
contains 2 mg estradiol valerate
contains 2 mg estradiol valerate and 20 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate
do not contain any active ingredients
Drug Warning
Please read the full information about warnings for Tridestra as detailed in your Patient Information Leaflet.
You will have a bleed every three months while using Tridestra (withdrawal bleed), but if you have any unexpected bleeding or spotting aside from this lasting longer than (or after) 6 months, you should contact your doctor.
You should go for regular breast screening and smear tests.
You should also check your breasts regularly and see your doctor if you notice changes such as dimpling of the skin, nipple changes or you can see or feel any lumps.
There is an increased risk of risk of developing blood clots with HRT tablets. You should stop taking Tridestra and see a doctor if you notice signs of a blood clot.
Suitability criteria
HRT
Dose
Tridestra comes as a pack of 91 tablets. White tablets are taken on days 1 to 70. Light blue tablets on days 71 to 84. Yellow tablets on days 85 to 91.
If you are still having periods, you should start taking it from the 5th day of bleeding.
If you not having periods or are switching from another continuous combined HRT product, you can commence on any day.
If you are switching from a cyclic HRT product you should start Tridestra one week after stopping the other product.
ensure to take it within the next 12 hours. If it has already been more than 12 hours, start as normal by the next day.
it may increase the risk of there being breakthrough bleeding and spotting. Do not attempt to take a double dose. 
Warnings and Contraindications
Do not use if there are any known or suspected sex-steroid sensitive malignancies.
Common Side Effects
Weight fluctuations, Fluid retention and swelling, depression, nervousness, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, flatulence.
Headache, dizziness, hot flushes, sweating, breast tension and pain, vaginal discharge, bleeding or spotting, disorder of vulva/vagina, menstrual disorder.
Other Ingredients
White tablets: Lactose, Maize starch, Gelatine, Purified water, Magnesium stearate, Talc
Light blue tablets: Lactose, Maize starch, Gelatine, Purified water, Magnesium stearate, Indigo carmine (E132)
Yellow tablets: Lactose, Maize starch, Gelatine, Purified water, Magnesium stearate, Yellow iron oxide (E172)
Storage
Store below 25°C
Active Ingredient
Tridestra comes as a pack of 91 tablets. White tablets are taken on days 1 to 70. Light blue tablets on days 71 to 84. Yellow tablets on days 85 to 91.
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