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What to Know About BioFem Balance Cream
Learn about BioFem Balance Cream, a compounded vaginal estradiol preparation from Voshell's Pharmacy, including ingredients, usage, and prescriber guidance.
Not medical advice. Speak with a healthcare professional before using any medication.
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Updated Nov, 30
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DISCLOSURE: Voshell's Pharmacy is a licensed compounding pharmacy that prepares and sells compounded medications by prescription. As a provider of competing products, our perspective may be influenced by our professional and commercial interests.
BioFem Balance Cream is the name Voshell's Pharmacy uses for compounded preparations that may include estradiol and emollient carrier base components, prepared in response to a valid prescription from a qualified prescriber. Compounded medications are not reviewed by FDA for safety or effectiveness before dispensing and are prepared by a licensed pharmacist only in response to a valid prescription for an individual patient.
Details
Active ingredient: estradiol (vaginal estrogen). How it works: According to the estradiol prescribing information, low-dose vaginal estradiol may help restore vaginal tissue and increase local moisture and elasticity. Use: applied intravaginally with an applicator as directed by a qualified prescriber (typically nightly at first, then tapered). Side effects: may include mild local irritation or discharge.
- Prescription-only: requires review and authorization by a qualified prescriber.
- Compounded preparation: may be prepared to tailor dose or base when commercially available options do not meet individual patient needs, as determined by a qualified prescriber.
- FDA boxed warnings: According to the FDA-approved prescribing information for systemic estrogens, products in this class carry boxed warnings regarding endometrial cancer (in unopposed-estrogen use), cardiovascular events (stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), breast cancer, and probable dementia in postmenopausal women age 65 and older. Compounded preparations are not reviewed by FDA, but the same labeled risks for the underlying hormones apply.
Important Information
- All decisions about hormone therapy should be made with a qualified prescriber who can evaluate your individual health history and needs.
- According to NAMS (The Menopause Society), low-dose vaginal estrogen may be considered for menopausal genitourinary symptoms; consult a qualified prescriber for personalized guidance.
- Discuss with a qualified prescriber if you have a history of breast cancer, unexplained bleeding, or clotting disorders before using any estrogen-containing preparation.
Compounded hormone preparations are not reviewed by FDA for safety or effectiveness before dispensing. They are prepared by a licensed pharmacist only in response to a valid prescription for an individual patient. Commercially available hormone therapy options should be considered first when they meet patient needs. Clinical decisions about hormone therapy should be made with a qualified prescriber.
Key Product Features
Vaginal Estrogen and Mucosal Tissue
- According to the NIH National Library of Medicine, estrogens are involved in the maintenance of vaginal epithelial tissue and mucosal moisture. Inclusion of estradiol in a compounded preparation does not establish clinical benefit for any disease, condition, or patient outcome.
Emollient and Carrier Base Components
- According to the Natural Medicines database, emollient bases such as those used in vaginal cream formulations play a role in drug delivery and local tolerability. Inclusion of these components in a compounded preparation does not establish clinical benefit for any disease, condition, or patient outcome.
pH-Modifying Excipients
- According to the NIH National Library of Medicine, buffering and pH-modifying excipients are involved in maintaining formulation stability and local tissue compatibility in topical preparations. Inclusion of these components in a compounded preparation does not establish clinical benefit for any disease, condition, or patient outcome.
Preservatives and Formulation Stabilizers
- According to the NIH National Library of Medicine, preservative agents used in compounded topical preparations have been studied for their role in maintaining microbial stability and shelf life of the formulation. Inclusion of these agents in a compounded preparation does not establish clinical benefit for any disease, condition, or patient outcome.
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Do You Need Prescription for BioFem Balance Cream
Do You Need a Prescription for BioFem Balance Cream?
Whether a prescription is required depends on the active ingredient in the formulation. A compounded preparation containing estradiol or another prescription hormone requires a valid prescription issued by a licensed prescriber in the U.S. Review the product label or consult a qualified prescriber or pharmacist to confirm the status of your specific formulation.
- How to check: Read the product label for active ingredients or ask the dispensing pharmacist to clarify what is included and whether a prescription is required.
- Speak with your prescriber or pharmacist: A qualified prescriber or pharmacist may help you understand the prescription requirements and whether this preparation is appropriate for your health history.
- Compounded preparations: Compounded medications are not FDA-reviewed for safety or efficacy prior to dispensing; they are prepared by a licensed pharmacist only in response to a valid prescription for an individual patient.
- Consult your prescriber: All decisions about starting, continuing, or changing hormone therapy should be made in consultation with a qualified prescriber who can evaluate your individual clinical needs.
Our Compounded HRT
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Mix 1 scoop in 8-10 ounces of water as a dietary supplement once or twice daily as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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