Evamist.com – How to apply Evamist® (estradiol transdermal spray)

Estrogen therapy that fits into your daily routine

With everything you have going on in your life, the last thing you need is a hormone therapy that’s not convenient. That’s why Evamist spray may be right for you…to help reduce your moderate-to-severe hot flashes.

N/A: Not applicable.

Simply wait at least 2 minutes after applying Evamist before dressing and at least 30 minutes before washing. Others should not make contact with the application area for at least 30 minutes after application.¹

Additional advantages of a transdermal spray

A transdermal spray doesn’t have the issues other products may have.

	Patches may^3-5:
	- Fall off
	- Have irregular change schedules (3, 4, or 7 days)
	- Lead to localized irritation of the skin
	- Get dirty
	- Be visible to others
	- Leave sticky adhesive residue

	Gels and lotion may^6-9:
	- Need to be touched with the hands
	- Cover entire arm or leg
	- Take time to dry
	- Transfer through skin-to-skin contact with loved ones
	- Wash off if exposed to water within 1 hour of application

Always the right dose

The Evamist applicator is designed to release the right amount of estrogen with each spray, so you will always apply the correct amount of medication.¹ Lotion and gels leave room for error, and patches can fall off or be applied improperly. Some things in life can be measured approximately—your hormone therapy isn’t one of them. Evamist delivers a dose you can trust.

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to apply Evamist

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Important Safety Information

Evamist^® is approved by the FDA for use after menopause to reduce moderate-to-severe hot flashes.

Estrogens increase the 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. Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find out the cause.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Using estrogens, with or without progestins, may increase your chance of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots. Using estrogen, with or without progestins, may increase your risk of dementia, based on a study of women age 65 years or older. 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.

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

Please see full prescribing information for Evamist.

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.