Indication of Kliogest:
Kliogest is used to control postmenopausal symptoms.
Action of Kliogest:
The oestradiol component of Kliogest helps relieve postmenopausal symptoms, and the noethisterone component prevents overgrowth of your endometrium.
Dose Advice of Kliogest:
Take one tablet daily without any breaks.Every 6 months, your doctor should evaluate your need for Kliogest over its potential adverse effects. Initially, you may experience spotting and irregular vaginal bleeding, but your menstrual periods should stop after 3-6 months of continuous Kliogest therapy. Kliogest is not to be used during pregnancy (Pregnancy Category D).
Schedule of Kliogest:
Schedule 4
Common side effects of Kliogest:
The most recognized common side effect (>1% of patients) is abnormal spotting or irregular vaginal bleeding. This usually occurs only for the first 3-6 months, after which you should not have a menstrual period at all, or should only experience light spotting. Other common side effects are: Breast tenderness Oedema Nausea Abdominal discomfort
Uncommon side effects of Kliogest:
The following side effects occur in less than 1% of all patients using Kliogest. Do not be alarmed by the list. Not all patients experience these side effects: Headaches, migrainesAlopeciaAdverse skin reactionsGall stonesAsthmaBlood clotsCholestatic jaundice Consult your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms, or any other unusual or abnormal symptoms that concern you.
Reference:
MIMS online [online]. 2003 [cited 2007 December 3]. Available from: URL: http: //mims.hcn.net.au.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/ifmx-nsapi/mims-data/?MIval=2MIMS_abbr_pi&product_code=3342&product_name=KliogestAustralian Medicines Handbook, Adelaide, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, 2007.
