How to use Estrace ?Use Estrace as directed by your doctor.
- Take Estrace by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may increase the risk of Estrace 's side effects. Talk to your doctor before including grapefruit or grapefruit juice in your diet while you are taking Estrace.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Estrace.
Estrace UsesEstrace is used for treating conditions due to menopause (e.g., hot flashes; vaginal itching, burning, or dryness), treating vulval or vaginal atrophy, and preventing osteoporosis (brittle bones).
It is also used for estrogen replacement therapy after failure of the ovaries and to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer.
More Information about EstraceIf you have any questions about Estrace, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Estrace is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Drug Class and MechanismEstrace is a female estrogen hormone. It works by replacing natural estrogens in a woman who can no longer produce enough estrogen. It works for advanced prostate cancer by antagonizing male hormones.
Missed DoseIf you miss a dose of Estrace, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.