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Indications

Activella is a medication that comes in the form of a tablet and is used to treat a variety of symptoms associated with menopause.

Activella is a combination medication containing both estradiol and norethindrone acetate. Estradiol is an estrogen hormone used to relieve symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, while norethindrone acetate is a form of progestin used to help reduce the risk of endometrial cancer.

Activella is typically taken once daily to treat moderate to severe symptoms of menopause and can help to reduce the risk of osteoporosis or bone fractures.

Use and Dosage

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. You may take it with food or right after a meal to prevent stomach upset.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often or for a longer time than directed.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Side Effects

Common, usually mild to moderate

• Headache
• Breast pain
• Back pain
• Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
• Stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fluid retention
• Vaginal yeast infection

Serious but uncommon side effects include:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Blood clots
• Breast cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Cancer of the ovaries
• Dementia
• Gallbladder disease
• Changes in vision
• High blood pressure
• Liver problems
• Swelling or fluid retention
• Enlargement of benign tumours

Cautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of vaginal bleeding of unknown cause, and certain cancers.

Do not smoke or use tobacco. Estrogens combined with smoking further increase your risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attack, especially in women older than 35.

Tell your doctor if you just had or will be having surgery, or if you will be confined to a chair or bed for a long time (such as a long plane flight). These conditions increase your risk of getting blood clots, especially if you are using an estrogen product. You may need to stop this medication for a time or take special precautions.

This medication may cause blotchy, dark areas on your face and skin (melasma). Sunlight may worsen this effect. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

If you are nearsighted or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems or trouble wearing your contact lenses. Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away.

This medication passes into breast milk. It may reduce the quality and amount of breast milk produced. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Activella is available in the following form and strengths:

• Activella Tablet:
  • 0.5/0.1 mg
  • 1/0.5 mg
• Estradiol/norethindrone acetate Tablet:
  • 0.5/0.1 mg

FAQ

What Is Activella?

Activella is an oral tablet medication that combines the hormones estrogen and progestin. Activella contains two active ingredients: estradiol and norethindrone acetate.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-18859/activella-oral/details
2. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d4b0c1dd-aae9-4ca2-958c-71dbe5d0fab0
3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2006/022001lbl.pdf