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Brand Name :
intrarosa
Synonyms :
Dehydroisoandrosterone
Class :
Vaginal preparation,steroid
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Intravaginal insert
6.5mg
Intravaginal
At bedtime, administer one vaginal insert using an applicator
Frequency defined:
vaginal discharge
Pregnancy consideration:
US FDA Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown
Pregnancy category:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Prasterone(intravaginal)
Pronounced: [PRAY-ster-one]
Why do we use It is used to treat women with mild to severe dyspareunia (painful intimacy) caused by menopause?
It is used to treat women with mild to severe dyspareunia (painful intimacy) caused by menopause