Tibolone
Tibolone is a synthetic hormone used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and to reduce the risk of osteoporosis after the menopause. This page lists the one formulation in this catalogue: Tibofem.
Key points
- Tibolone is a synthetic hormone that works by acting on oestrogen, progestogen and androgen receptors in the body.
- The tablet form means it is taken orally, which differs from creams or gels used for some other hormone therapies.
- Tibofem 2.5 mg tablet is the only formulation in this catalogue, and it is manufactured by Cipla Ltd.
What Tibolone is used for
Tibolone is listed for the relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms and for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Tibofem 2.5 mg tablet contains tibolone and is manufactured by Cipla Ltd.
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