How should I use Sandoz Estradiol derm?
A new patch should be applied to your skin on the same days twice a week (i.e., the patch should be changed once every 3 to 4 days). Depending on the individual, your doctor may advise you to use the patches continuously or in a cyclic schedule (approximately 3 weeks of treatment with patches followed by approximately 1 week without patch use). Talk to your doctor if you are not sure whether you are using estradiol patch continuously or with a patch-free period. Women who have not had a hysterectomy (removal of their uterus) must also take a progestin while they are taking this medication to prevent adverse effects associated with the use of estrogen. The patch is often applied to the buttocks, lower abdomen, or hip. Many women have found that less skin irritation occurs when the patch is applied to the buttocks. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the most appropriate site to apply the patch. Do not apply the patch to your breasts. Do not apply patches to the same site on the skin
