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Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries

Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries

  • Simple, once-daily bedtime pessary
  • Local action helps reduce the chance of side effects
  • Relieves vaginal dryness and irritation after menopause
  • Very low absorption into the bloodstream
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Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries - Available Online

Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries are a prescription-only medication that contains the active ingredient prasterone. They are used to relieve vulvar and vaginal dryness and irritation after menopause. Prasterone works locally in the vagina to ease symptoms linked to reduced oestrogen levels. Each blister pack contains 28 pessaries and six applicators for four weeks of daily treatment. Complete a short online consultation to see if Intrarosa is suitable for you.

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Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries Information

What Are Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries?

Intrarosa 6.5mg pessaries treat postmenopausal women who experience vaginal symptoms, such as dryness or irritation, caused by the natural drop in hormones after menopause.

Can I Use Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries?

You may be able to use Intrarosa if you are postmenopausal and have moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy. This treatment may not be suitable if you have certain health conditions, but your prescriber will review your medical history before approving the prescription.

How Do Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries Work?

Intrarosa contains the active substance prasterone. When inserted into the vagina, prasterone is locally converted into small amounts of oestrogens and androgens. It works where it is needed, with very little absorption into the bloodstream, which helps limit effects on the rest of the body.

Alternatives to Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries

If Intrarosa is unsuitable for you, your prescriber may consider other treatments, including:

  • Vaginal oestrogen creams
  • Vaginal oestrogen tablets
  • Vaginal oestrogen rings
  • Non-hormonal vaginal moisturisers or lubricants

How to Use Intrarosa 6.5mg Pessaries

You should use one pessary each day at bedtime, inserting it into your vagina with your finger or the applicator provided. Read the detailed instructions in the Patient Information Leaflet before using Intrarosa for the first time, and follow the illustrated instructions.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Prasterone. Each pessary contains 6.5mg of prasterone

The only other ingredient is the hard fat (adeps solidus).

For the most up-to-date list of ingredients, please check the Patient Information Leaflet inside the box.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, this treatment may cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Side effects may include:

  • Vaginal discharge
  • Weight changes
  • Abnormal results of a cervical smear test

Uncommon side effects may include benign breast masses or benign cervical or uterine polyps.

Warnings

Intrarosa is only for postmenopausal women. If you have a history of cancer, blood clots or liver problems, you should discuss these with your prescriber before using this treatment. These conditions may return or worsen during treatment with Intrarosa. You’ll need to see your prescriber for more regular check-ups to monitor these and certain other conditions.

For all warnings and side effects, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.

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