Tibofem
Tibofem contains tibolone 2.5mg, a synthetic steroid hormone used for menopausal symptoms from a year after the last period, and to help prevent osteoporosis in women at high risk of fractures who cannot take other bone-protecting medicines.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Tibolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg
No prescription needed: we place your order for Tibofem on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Menopausal Symptoms · Osteoporosis
- Alternative names
- Livial
- Therapeutic class
- Synthetic steroid hormone
- Pharmacological class
- Tissue-selective steroid (STEAR)
- Minor side effects
- lower abdominal pain; vaginal discharge; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal bleeding or spotting; weight gain; abnormal hair growth
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Organon
- Onset Time
- Several weeks
- Duration
- Continuous use
- Storage instructions
- Store in the original package, protected from light and moisture.
- Drug interactions
- anticoagulants; antiepileptics; st. john's wort
- Age restrictions
- Postmenopausal women only, at least 12 months after the last natural period.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
known or suspected breast cancer; oestrogen-dependent tumours; undiagnosed genital bleeding; untreated endometrial hyperplasia; history of venous thromboembolism; history of stroke, heart attack or angina; active liver disease
Precautions and warnings
annual review of hormone replacement therapy recommended; monitor for signs of thrombosis; stroke risk rises with age, so the overall risk needs weighing, especially after 60
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; endometrial cancer, requires immediate medical attention; breast cancer, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tibofem contains tibolone 2.5mg, a synthetic steroid hormone used for menopausal symptoms from a year after the last period, and to help prevent osteoporosis in women at high risk of fractures who cannot take other bone-protecting medicines.
Mechanism of action
Tibolone is converted in the body into three active compounds: two act like oestrogen and the third has progestogen- and androgen-like effects. Together they make up for the oestrogen lost after menopause, easing menopausal symptoms and slowing bone loss.
Tibofem is a hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms that contains tibolone, a synthetic steroid hormone rather than an oestrogen. It is a generic of the original brand Livial and comes as a 2.5mg tablet. Tibolone is also used to help prevent osteoporosis in women at high risk of fractures who cannot take other bone-protecting medicines.
Buying Tibofem online
For expats or residents living far from a well-stocked pharmacy, ordering online provides a reliable way to maintain consistent access to ongoing care. Because much of this hormone therapy is produced in regional manufacturing hubs, it remains a consistent and accessible option for individuals throughout Asia.