Evamist - Menopause - Hot Flashes - The correct application can provide the medication you need

The correct application can provide the medication you need

It’s important that you use the spray applicator correctly.

Evamist - Menopause - Hot Flashes - Each Evamist applicator accurately delivers 75 sprays, giving you the right amount of medicine you need each time you use the applicator Evamist.
 
  • The first time an applicator is used, it should be primed by pressing the spray button 3 times with the cap on.

  • After removing the cap, place the applicator on the inside of the forearm, holding it upright and flush with the skin.

    • Recommended starting dose is 1 spray per day. If 2 or 3 sprays are prescribed, move the applicator to an adjacent area not touching the area of a previous spray.

  • Do not rub Evamist spray into your skin. Evamist spray should dry on your skin for at least 2 minutes before you get dressed, and at least one hour before you wash your skin.

  • Do not allow other people, especially children or pets to make contact with the area of skin where you applied the spray after application. Cover your skin with clothing where you sprayed Evamist if you think another person will come in contact with that area of skin. If you get Evamist spray on another area of your skin like your hands, wash that area of your skin with soap and water right away.

  • The estrogen in Evamist spray can transfer from the area of skin where it was sprayed to other people. Do not allow others, especially children, to come into contact with the area of your skin where you sprayed Evamist. Young children who are accidentally exposed to estrogen through contact with women using Evamist may show signs of puberty that are not expected (for example, breast budding).


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Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about Evamist (an estrogen hormone)?

Using estrogen alone may increase your chance of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using Evamist. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find the cause.

Do not use estrogen alone to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes or dementia (decline of brain function)

Using estrogen alone may increase your chances of getting strokes or blood clots

Using estrogen alone may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women 65 years or older

Do not use estrogens with progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attack or dementia

Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, or blood clots

Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women 65 years and older

You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with Evamist

The estrogen in Evamist spray can transfer from the area of skin where it was sprayed to other people. Do not allow others, especially children, to come into contact with the area of your skin where you sprayed Evamist. Young children who are accidentally exposed to estrogen through contact with women using Evamist may show signs of puberty that are not expected (for example, breast budding)


Evamist is an estrogen hormone used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes.

Evamist should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; currently have or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; had a stroke or heart attack in the past year; currently have or have had blood clots; currently have or have had liver problems; or think you may be, or know that you are, pregnant.

The most common side effects that may occur with Evamist are headache, breast tenderness, the common cold, nipple pain, back pain, nausea, and joint pain.

Please see full patient information for Evamist.

Please see full prescribing information for Evamist, including boxed warnings.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

 
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