Oestradiol/norethisterone acetate

Some of the views expressed in the following notes on newly approved products should be regarded as preliminary, as there may have been limited published data at the time of publication, and little experience in Australia of their safety or efficacy. However, the Editorial Executive Committee believes that comments made in good faith at an early stage may still be of value. Before new drugs are prescribed, the Committee believes it is important that more detailed information is obtained from the manufacturer's approved product information, a drug information centre or some other appropriate source.

Estalis 50/140 (Novartis)

Patches delivering 50 microgram oestradiol and 140 microgram norethisteroneacetate daily

Estalis 50/250 (Novartis)

Patches delivering 50 microgram oestradiol and 250 microgram norethisteroneacetate daily

Estalis Sequi 50/140 (Novartis)

Patches delivering 50 microgram oestradiol daily for weeks one and two, and 50 microgram oestradiol and 140 microgram norethisterone acetate daily for weeks three and four

Estalis Sequi 50/250 (Novartis)
Patches delivering 50 microgram oestradiol daily for weeks one and two, and 50 microgram oestradiol and 250 microgram norethisterone acetate daily for weeks three and four