Yuvafem dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes Yuvafem’s dosages and strength and gives details on how to use it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Yuvafem. If you want to know more about Yuvafem, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Yuvafem is a branded-generic medication. Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active ingredient. But branded-generic drugs are given a propriety name by the drugmaker. Yuvafem is available as the brand-name drug Vagifem.

Boxed warnings

This drug has boxed warnings about the risk of serious heart and blood vessel problems and dementia. It also has boxed warnings about the risk of endometrial cancer and breast cancer. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

See the end of this article for more information about these warnings.

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Form and strength of Yuvafem

Yuvafem comes as follows:

• Form: vaginal tablet, which you’ll insert into the vagina
• Strength: 10 micrograms (mcg)

Dosage of Yuvafem

This article describes the recommended dosages for Yuvafem. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Yuvafem without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of Yuvafem in adults

Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of Yuvafem. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of Yuvafem that gives the desired outcome. The usual dosage is as follows:

• Dose: one tablet inserted vaginally
• Frequency: once per day for 2 weeks, then twice per week as long as necessary

Yuvafem is prescribed to treat atrophic vaginitis related to menopause. With atrophic vaginitis, you have thinning of the walls of your vagina due to decreased estrogen levels.

Dosage adjustments for Yuvafem

Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of Yuvafem based on several factors. These include:

• how severe your condition is
• your age
• other health conditions you may have

Missed dose of Yuvafem

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of Yuvafem. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.

For tips on how to plan your doses of Yuvafem and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Yuvafem and its dosage.

How long does it take for Yuvafem to start working?

The time it takes for Yuvafem to start working varies based on your symptoms and body’s estrogen levels. Yuvafem should dissolve a few hours after it’s inserted. Your symptoms should ease with consistent weekly use, though it may take up to a few months to notice relief.

If you have questions about how long it may take Yuvafem to start working, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Is Yuvafem used long term?

No, doctors don’t typically prescribe Yuvafem as a long-term treatment. Instead, it’s usually recommended for short-term use. The length of Yuvafem treatment is based on your individual needs and symptoms.

If you have questions about how long you should take Yuvafem, talk with your doctor.

How Yuvafem is inserted

You’ll insert Yuvafem once or twice per week.

Insertion of Yuvafem may be done at any time of day. However, your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And it can help the drug work more effectively.

Be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty using your medication. They can offer recommendations about using it.

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Overdose of Yuvafem

It’s important that you do not use more Yuvafem than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

Symptoms of Yuvafem overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can include:

• nausea or vomiting, or both
• breast tenderness
• abdominal pain
• drowsiness and fatigue
• vaginal bleeding

What to do if you use too much Yuvafem

If you think you’ve used too much Yuvafem, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for Yuvafem. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of Yuvafem without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take Yuvafem exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• What determines if my dosage of Yuvafem is right for my condition?
• Will a different dosage of Yuvafem affect my risk of side effects from the drug?
• Will my doctor change my dosage of Yuvafem if my current dosage isn’t working for my condition?

Boxed warnings for Yuvafem

This drug has boxed warnings about the risk of serious heart and blood vessel problems and dementia. It also has boxed warnings about the risk of endometrial cancer and breast cancer. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the FDA.

Risk of serious heart and blood vessel problems and dementia: Taking estrogen-only products increases the risk of heart and blood vessel events, such as stroke, heart attack, and blood clots. (Yuvafem’s active ingredient is estradiol, a type of estrogen. An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) There’s also a risk of dementia in females over 65 years who are in postmenopause and take estrogen. These risks further increase if you take estrogen and the hormone progestin.

Risk of endometrial cancer and breast cancer: There’s an increased risk of endometrial cancer in females with a uterus taking estrogen treatment. The risk of breast cancer also increases if you take both estrogen and progestin.

Your doctor will prescribe estrogen and other hormonal drugs at the lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time possible to help lower these risks. Talk with your doctor to learn more about these warnings.

Note: Sex and gender exist on spectrums. In this article, we use the term female to refer to a person’s sex assigned at birth.

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.