Esserm 60 mg Tablet

Esserm 60 mg Tablet contains raloxifene 60 mg in each tablet, and it is supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets. Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used in women’s health. Esserm 60 mg Tablet is prescribed to help prevent and treat osteoporosis after menopause and may also be used to lower the risk of invasive breast cancer in certain postmenopausal women at higher risk.

How it works: Raloxifene in Esserm 60 mg Tablet acts like estrogen in some parts of the body, especially the bones, where it helps slow bone loss and support bone strength. In breast tissue, it blocks estrogen’s effect, which is why this tablet can also help reduce the risk of certain breast cancers.

The Esserm 60 mg Tablet is the standard tablet strength used for long-term treatment plans, rather than a starter or low-dose version. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 60 mg tablet fits the usual once-daily dosing used when a doctor decides raloxifene is appropriate for a patient.

• Prevention of osteoporosis after menopause
• Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
• Reduction of risk of invasive breast cancer in selected postmenopausal women
• Support for long-term bone health

• Take Esserm 60 mg Tablet by mouth with a full glass of water.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you to.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time every day to keep the routine consistent.
• If you are likely to sit still for a long time, plan around that because raloxifene can raise the risk of blood clots during inactivity.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember on the same day; do not double up the next day.

Each Esserm 60 mg Tablet provides 60 mg of raloxifene, which is the usual tablet strength used in adult postmenopausal treatment plans. It is commonly taken once daily, and the doctor determines the right duration and whether it is appropriate for your health goals. Do not take more than 60 mg in a day unless your prescriber specifically instructs otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Raloxifene may include:

• Hot flashes
• Leg cramps
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Swelling of the hands, feet, or legs
• Flu-like symptoms

• Esserm 60 mg Tablet is for postmenopausal women and is not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Do not use raloxifene if you currently have or have had a blood clot, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or certain stroke risks unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you will be bedridden, having surgery, or taking a long trip, because immobility increases clot risk.
• Use caution if you have a history of heart disease, stroke, or high triglycerides.
• This tablet does not treat hot flashes and may make them worse in some people.
• Alcohol does not directly interact with the tablet, but excess alcohol can worsen bone health and overall risk.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or have leg cramps after taking it.

• Estrogen products or hormone therapy may reduce the benefit of raloxifene or conflict with treatment goals.
• Cholestyramine can reduce absorption of raloxifene if taken too close together.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may need closer monitoring because raloxifene can affect clotting-related management.
• Systemic corticosteroids may counter bone-protective goals and should be reviewed by the prescriber.
• Other medicines that increase clot risk should be discussed with a doctor before starting Esserm 60 mg Tablet.

Store Esserm 60 mg Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.