Do NOT use Endometrin Insert if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Endometrin Insert
- you have vaginal bleeding of an unknown cause, you have had a recent miscarriage, or the embryo is implanted outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy)
- you know or suspect that you have breast cancer
- you have bleeding in the brain or severe blood vessel problems
- you have a history of bleeding or blood clotting problems (eg, blood clots in the legs, lungs, or eyes), heart attack, stroke, or liver disease
- you are using other vaginal products (eg, vaginal antifungal creams)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Endometrin Insert:
Some medical conditions may interact with Endometrin Insert. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of heart or blood vessel problems, depression or other mental/mood problems, or cancer
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Endometrin Insert. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Carbamazepine or rifampin because they may decrease Endometrin Insert’s effectiveness
- Other vaginal products (eg, vaginal antifungal creams) because they may alter Endometrin Insert’s actions
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Endometrin Insert may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Endometrin Insert:
Use Endometrin Insert as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Endometrin Insert. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Wash your hands before and after using Endometrin Insert.
- Unwrap the applicator and place one insert in the space provided at the end of the applicator.
- You may use Endometrin Insert while standing, sitting, or when lying on your back with your knees bent. Gently place the thin end of the applicator well into the vagina. Push the plunger to release the insert, then remove the applicator and throw it away in the trash.
- If you miss a dose of Endometrin Insert, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Endometrin Insert.
Important safety information:
- Endometrin Insert may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Endometrin Insert with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not use Endometrin Insert at the same time as other vaginal therapy without checking with your doctor.
- Endometrin Insert may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
- Endometrin Insert should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Endometrin Insert is used to support early pregnancy. Endometrin Insert is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Endometrin Insert, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Endometrin Insert:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Bloating; breast tenderness; constipation; cramping; drowsiness; fluid retention; headache; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vaginal burning or irritation; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (eg, rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal vaginal bleeding; calf or leg pain, swelling, or tenderness; change in emotions, mood, or behavior; chest pain; coughing up blood; fainting; one-sided weakness; pain in the groin; partial or complete loss of vision; stomach pain, swelling, or tenderness; sudden, severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, or fainting; sudden shortness of breath; swelling of hands, ankles, or feet; unusual vaginal itching, discharge, or odor; visual or speech disturbances; weakness or numbness in an arm or leg; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Endometrin Insert:
Store Endometrin Insert at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat and light. Do not remove from the sealed foiled pouch until just before use. Keep Endometrin Insert out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Endometrin Insert, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Endometrin Insert is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Endometrin Insert. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
