Evamist

Active Ingredient(s): Estradiol
FDA Approved: * July 27, 2007
Pharm Company: * VIVUS
Category: Women's Health / Fertility

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Evamist Overview

Estradiol (E2), also spelled oestradiol, is an estrogen steroid hormone and the major female sex hormone. It is involved in the regulation of the estrous and menstrual female reproductive cycles. Estradiol is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as the breasts, widening of the hips, and a female-associated pattern of fat distribution and is important in the development and maintenance of female reproductive tissues such as the mammary glands, uterus,...

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Evamist dosing and absorption

Having been on Estradiol patch 0.1 mg/day with side effects and issues. Bloating weight gain, mood swings, added depression to current depression, and social isolation/ withdrawal. Complained to doctor and asked why she would prescribe strongest dose in patch without starting me at lowest and work up if need. ???? So doctor prescribed Evamist one pump per day. Yet it's 1.56 mg per pump. This concerns me as being 15x as much estradiol in dosing. Yet I seen on here that adsorption is much lower. I am confused how that could be. How did you find information verification on that. When I called company they wouldn't give me any confirmation or explanation only as what I read in pamphlet and online. No help. Could anyone help with this issue and concer? Pls explain more in depth. ## S...

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Weight Gain from Evamist?

I started Evamist in August 2013 and have gained nine pounds since starting estrogen. My doctor days it isn't the evamist but I'm struggling to believe that. I exercise at least 6 days a week - weight training and spinning classes - and am very careful with my diet. I'm exasperated. I can't keep the weight off. Every week another pound heavier lately. Has anyone had a similar experience? ## Hello, Susan! How are you doing? Sorry about the weight gain issue. Yes, Evamist certainly could be what's caused it, any form of estrogen can do that. Estrogens are the reason many women gain weight, when they enter perimenopause and the first phase of menopause. Once they stop ovulating regularly, they have higher amounts of estrogen in their bodies that is being unopposed by pr...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Estradiol
  • Cream: 0.01%
  • Emulsion: 0.25%, 2.5mg/g
  • Film, Extended Release: 0.014mg/24hr, 0.025mg/24hr, 0.025mg/day, 0.0375mg/24hr, 0.05mg/24hr, 0.06mg/24hr, 0.075mg/24hr, 0.1mg/24hr, n/a
  • Gel: 0.06%, 0.1%, 0.1% (0.25gm/packet), 0.1% (0.25mg/packet), 0.1% (0.5gm/packet), 0.1% (0.5mg/packet), 0.1% (1gm/packet), 0.1% (1mg/packet)
  • Gel, Metered: 0.06%, 0.06% (0.87gm/activation), 0.06% (1.25gm/activation)
  • Injection: 10mg/ml, 1mg/ml, 20mg/ml, 3mg/ml, 40mg/ml, 5mg/ml
  • Insert: 0.004mg, 0.01mg
  • Insert, Extended Release: 0.0075mg/24hr, 0.05mg/24hr, 0.1mg/24hr, 2mg
  • Powder: 100%
  • Spray: 1.53mg/spray
  • System: 0.014mg/24hr, 0.025mg/24hr, 0.025mg/day, 0.0375mg/24hr, 0.0375mg/day, 0.05mg/24hr, 0.05mg/day, 0.075mg/24hr, 0.075mg/day, 0.1mg/24hr, 0.1mg/day
  • Tablet: 0.45mg, 0.5mg, 0.9mg, 1.5mg, 1.8mg, 10mcg, 10ugm, 1mg, 25mcg, 25mcg + 25ugm, 25ugm, 2mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Evamist: (3 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0574-2067 Evamist 1.53 mg Transdermal Spray by Paddock Laboratories, LLC
  • 54868-6157 Evamist 1.53 mg/1 Transdermal Spray, Metered by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
  • 64011-215 Evamist 1.53 mg/1 Transdermal Spray, Metered by Ther-rx Corporation

Other drugs which contain Estradiol or a similar ingredient: (269 results)

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Evamist dosing and absorption
Having been on Estradiol patch 0.1 mg/day with side effects and issues. Bloating weight gain, mood swings, added depress... 2 replies
Weight Gain from Evamist?
I started Evamist in August 2013 and have gained nine pounds since starting estrogen. My doctor days it isn't the ev... 1 reply