Elleste Solo MX Patch

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of the menopause. It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach the menopause. You can find out more about hormone replacement therapy on the NHS website.

Like all medicines, when you buy Elleste Solo Patch online, or from your local GP, it can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You can find a full list of side effects in the Elleste Solo MX patch patient information leaflet.

The following diseases are reported more often in women using HRT compared to women not using HRT:

• breast cancer
• abnormal growth or cancer of the lining of the womb (endometrial hyperplasia or cancer)
• ovarian cancer
• blood clots in the veins of the legs or lungs (venous thromboembolism)
• heart disease
• stroke
• probable memory loss if HRT is started over the age of 65

Very common side effects, occurring in more than 1 in 10 people using Elleste Solo are:

• Tender breasts
• Headaches
• Breakthrough bleeding

Common side effects, occurring in less than 1 in 10 people are a mild redness and itching where the patch has been. When this does happen it usually disappears within 3 or 4 days of taking the patch off. If the skin reaction is worse or lasts for longer than this you should tell your doctor.

In general these side-effects do not usually last long. If they do last for a long time or become serious you should tell your doctor or pharmacist. Make sure to read the Elleste Solo MX patch patient information leaflet before starting this medication.

There are no studied interactions between the Elleste patch and food or alcohol.

Some medicines may interfere with the effect of Elleste. This might lead to irregular bleeding. This applies to the following medicines:

• medicines for epilepsy (such as phenobarbital, phenytoin and carbamazepin)
• medicines for tuberculosis (such as rifampicin, rifabutin)
• drugs that prevent and treat harmful blood clots (such as coumarins)
• drugs that treat Parkinson (such as selegiline)
• medicines for HIV infection (such as nevirapine, efavirenz, ritonavir and nelfinavir)
• sedatives
• herbal remedies containing St Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

If you are taking medicine for diabetes, such as insulin or tablets to reduce blood sugar, tell your doctor or pharmacist as your dose may need to be changed.

If you are using the pill or another hormonal contraceptive you will need to use another type of contraception. Please discuss this with your doctor.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription, herbal medicines or other natural products. Always consult your doctor before you buy Elleste Solo patch.

You should not buy Elleste solo patch and commence treatment if any of the following applies to you. If you are not sure about any of the points below, talk to your doctor before using Elleste Solo:

• have ever had breast cancer, or if you are suspected of having it
• have cancer which is sensitive to oestrogens
• have any unexplained vaginal bleeding
• have excessive thickening of the womb lining
• have ever had a blood clot in a vein
• have a blood clotting disorder
• heart attack, stroke or angina
• liver disease
• have a rare blood problem called porphyria
• Inflammation of a vein just under the skin
• you are allergic to estradiol or any of the other ingredients of Elleste Solo

If any of the above conditions appear for the first time while taking Elleste Solo, stop taking it at once and consult your doctor immediately. You should always inform your doctor or pharmacist of any health issues you may have before starting a new treatment. Please read the Elleste Solo MX patch patient information leaflet for further information.

Elleste solo MX patches are an effective way to relieve symptoms cause by menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, vaginal itching and loss of bone mass. You can also easily buy Elleste solo patch online from e-Surgery.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 25C. Store in the original package.

Do not take Elleste after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. If you buy Elleste solo patch online please check the expiry date when your medication arrives in the post.

Yes, you can legally buy Elleste MX Solo Patch online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.

Whenever you buy Elleste Solo MX Patch online or any other medication, make sure you check for the green GPhC logo on the bottom of each page of the website you are using.

You can use theGPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered, this will ensure that when you buy Elleste MX Solo Patch online it will be genuine.

Find more information about the Elleste patch online in the Elleste Solo MX patch patient information leaflet.

You can also use our completely freeAsk-a-Pharmacistservice to get health advice from a trained professional. Were here to help!

e-Surgeryuses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1pm special delivery (discover more aboute-Surgery delivery).Whenever you buy Elleste solo patch it will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice. Find out to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.

If your doctor decides to stop treating you, return any unused patches to the pharmacist who will dispose of them safely. Do not throw away patches via wastewater or household waste. These measures will help protect the environment.