Femoston 1/10 Tablet

Femoston 1/10 Tablet is a sequential hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supplied as a 28-tablet cycle: 14 tablets of estradiol 1mg alone followed by 14 tablets combining estradiol 1mg with dydrogesterone 10mg, used to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness, and to help prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis in women with an intact uterus who are perimenopausal or in early menopause and are suited to a lower estrogen strength than Femoston 2/10.

As a prescription-only hormone replacement therapy in Malaysia, Femoston 1/10 requires an online consultation with a doctor through DoctorOnCall before it can be dispensed, so your menopausal symptoms, personal and family medical history, and suitability for sequential HRT can be properly assessed and a prescription issued before treatment begins.

The estradiol-only phase of each cycle replaces the estrogen the ovaries no longer reliably produce, relieving vasomotor and urogenital menopausal symptoms, while the dydrogesterone added during the second 14 days protects the endometrium by triggering a regular, scheduled withdrawal bleed, mimicking a natural menstrual cycle and reducing the risk of endometrial overgrowth in women who still have a uterus.

Take the tablets in the exact order printed on the calendar pack, one white (estradiol-only) tablet daily for the first 14 days followed by one grey (estradiol with dydrogesterone) tablet daily for the next 14 days, at the same time each day, with or without food, and start the next pack immediately after finishing the current one with no interruption, exactly as prescribed and reviewed by your doctor through DoctorOnCall.

The standard dose follows the pre-packed 28-day sequential cycle of estradiol 1mg for 14 days followed by estradiol 1mg with dydrogesterone 10mg for the next 14 days; your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed to control your symptoms and may adjust the strength at follow-up review if needed.

Femoston 1/10 tablets are generally stable for up to 2 to 3 years from the date of manufacture when stored correctly and unopened; always check the expiry date printed on the calendar pack and carton before use.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, keep tablets in their original calendar packaging until ready to use so the correct daily sequence is maintained, and keep out of reach and sight of children.

• Known, past, or suspected breast cancer or other estrogen-dependent cancer
• Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Active or history of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism)
• Active or recent arterial thromboembolic disease such as stroke or heart attack
• Severe liver disease or abnormal liver function
• Known or suspected pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Enzyme-inducing medicines such as certain anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine) and rifampicin may reduce the effectiveness of estradiol
• St John’s Wort may reduce hormone levels and increase the risk of breakthrough bleeding
• Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines may alter hormone metabolism; inform your doctor of all medicines you take
• Grapefruit juice may affect the metabolism of some hormone medicines and should be discussed with your doctor

• Always take the tablets in the printed sequence; do not skip ahead or take tablets out of order
• Take your tablet at the same time every day to maintain steady hormone levels
• Report any new breast lumps, unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding, leg swelling, or chest pain to your doctor promptly
• Attend scheduled follow-up reviews so your doctor can reassess ongoing suitability for HRT
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed to manage your symptoms
• Continue routine mammogram and cervical screening as advised by your doctor

Because Femoston 1/10 is a prescription hormone replacement therapy, your prescribing doctor through DoctorOnCall will review your treatment periodically, generally checking in after the first few months and then at least annually, to confirm continued suitability, monitor blood pressure and bleeding patterns, and discuss the balance of benefits and risks of ongoing HRT use.