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estradiol · Medicine question

How much ethanol does Oestrogel (estradiol) contain in 1.25 g of gel?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Oestrogel (estradiol) contains 0.5 g of alcohol (ethanol) in each 1.25 g dose of gel.

Sources for this answer

Oestrogel Pump-Pack 750 micrograms/actuation GelBesins Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 15Document updated 9 July 2025

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