Gina 10mcg Vaginal Tablet - Pack 24

Gina® 10 microgram Vaginal Tablets are a pharmacy (P) medicine containing a low dose of estradiol, a form of oestrogen. They are used for the local treatment of vaginal atrophy (also known as urogenital atrophy) in postmenopausal women aged 50 years and over who have not had a period for at least 12 months.

Following menopause, reduced oestrogen levels can lead to symptoms such as vaginal dryness, soreness, itching, burning, discomfort or pain during sex. Gina works locally in the vagina to help restore vaginal tissue and relieve these symptoms, with minimal absorption into the bloodstream.

Gina is suitable for women who:

• Are postmenopausal (50+ years)
• Have symptoms of vaginal atrophy
• Have not used systemic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) recently without medical advice

Key features:

• Low-dose local oestrogen (10 micrograms estradiol)
• Targets symptoms at the source
• Minimal systemic exposure
• Convenient vaginal tablet with applicator
• Available from pharmacies following pharmacist assessment

Gina must be supplied following consultation with a pharmacist. Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

Dosage

• Initial treatment:
• Insert one vaginal tablet daily for 14 days
• Maintenance treatment:
• Insert one vaginal tablet twice weekly (for example, every 3–4 days)

How to Insert

1. Wash your hands before use.
2. Remove the tablet applicator from its packaging.
3. Gently insert the applicator high into the vagina.
4. Press the plunger to release the tablet.
5. Remove and dispose of the applicator safely.

Important Notes

• Use at roughly the same times on scheduled days.
• Do not use for longer than recommended without medical advice.
• Review treatment regularly with a pharmacist or GP.

Active ingredient:

• Estradiol 10 micrograms (as estradiol hemihydrate)

Other ingredients include:

• Lactose monohydrate
• Hypromellose
• Magnesium stearate
• See the patient information leaflet for a full list of excipients.

Warnings & Precautions

• Not suitable if you:
• Have or have had breast cancer, oestrogen-dependent cancer, or unexplained vaginal bleeding
• Have a history of blood clots, stroke, or severe liver disease
• Do not use if allergic to estradiol or any of the ingredients.
• Gina is not a contraceptive.
• Not suitable for women under 50 years of age.

Possible Side Effects

Common or mild effects may include:

• Vaginal irritation, discharge or discomfort
• Abdominal discomfort
• Breast tenderness (rare)

These usually settle as treatment continues.

Seek Medical Advice Immediately If You Experience

• Unexpected vaginal bleeding
• Signs of an allergic reaction
• Symptoms of blood clots (e.g. leg swelling, chest pain, shortness of breath)