Femoston 2/10™
Active ingredients: Estradiol + dydrogesterone
Pack: Femoston 2/10 (14 x 2 mg tablets, 14 x 2 mg/10 mg tablets), 28, blister pack
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
Hormone Replacement therapy (HRT) in estrogen deficiency associated with natural or artificial menopause in women with an intact uterus. Prevention of postmenopausal bone mineral density loss in women. For initiation and continuation of treatment of postmenopausal symptoms, the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration should be used with the goal being short term use (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and CLINICAL TRIALS). When prescribed solely for the prevention of postmenopausal bone mineral density loss in women, therapy should only be prescribed for women who are at high risk of future fracture and who are intolerant of, or contraindicated for non-estrogen products approved for prevention of osteoporosis. Life style modifications and the risk benefit profile of FEMOSTON should be taken into careful consideration and discussed with the patient, to allow the patient to make an informed decision prior to prescribing( See PRECAUTIONS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Composite pack
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.
Component
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Round, biconvex, brick-red film-coated tablet, bearing the inscription 379 on one side.
Component
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Round, biconvex, yellow, film-coated tablet, bearing the inscription 379 on one side.
Source: ARTG
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Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets (14 of each tablet)
- 84 tablets (42 of each tablet)
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 13930E (Opens in new tab) and 8244X (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Over 65?
For the active ingredient: Estradiol + dydrogesterone
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Source: AHT
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Estradiol + dydrogesterone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Source: AHT
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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