Drug Detail:Bijuva (Estradiol and progesterone [ es-tra-dye-ol-and-pro-jes-ter-one ])
Generic Name: estradiol 1mg, progesterone 100mg
Dosage Form: capsule
Drug Class: Sex hormone combinations
Drug Detail:Bijuva (Estradiol and progesterone [ es-tra-dye-ol-and-pro-jes-ter-one ])
Generic Name: estradiol 1mg, progesterone 100mg
Dosage Form: capsule
Drug Class: Sex hormone combinations
Use estrogen, alone or in combination with a progestogen, at the lowest effective dose and the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman. Re-evaluate postmenopausal women periodically as clinically appropriate to determine whether treatment is still necessary.
Take a single BIJUVA capsule orally each evening with food. Generally, start therapy with BIJUVA 0.5 mg estradiol/100 mg progesterone dosage strength. Make dosage adjustment based on the clinical response. Attempt to taper or discontinue BIJUVA at 3 to 6 month intervals.