Hormones · FAQ
What is the prescribed dose of Vaginal estriol cream 1 mg/g?
Short answer
The typical directions listed for Vaginal estriol cream 1 mg/g are to apply 1 g vaginally twice weekly. Your prescribing physician and pharmacy label decide your actual dose and schedule. Do not increase the amount or use it more often unless your physician tells you to.
Vaginal estriol cream has a strength of 1 mg of estriol per gram of cream. The typical directions on this treatment page are to apply 1 g vaginally twice weekly. This describes the listed schedule, not a personal prescription. Follow your prescribing physician’s directions and the pharmacy label.
A licensed physician in your state decides whether this treatment and dose are appropriate for you. Tell them about your symptoms, health history, and other medicines. Mention any unexplained vaginal bleeding, possible pregnancy, past blood clots, or hormone-sensitive cancer before starting treatment.
Ask the pharmacy how to measure 1 g with the device supplied with your order. Do not estimate the dose with a household spoon or assume another product’s applicator has the right markings. If the label differs from what you expected, ask before using it.
Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved. Do not change your dose based on another person’s prescription.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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