Answer
Approximately 10% of the estradiol in Oestrogel is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream when applied topically to a large skin area in a volatile solvent, regardless of the patient's age.
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- Oestrogel Pump-Pack 750 micrograms/actuation GelBesins Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 15Document updated
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