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Daily OTC Pearl: Remifemin
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Remifemin provides an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Remifemin
Indication: Remifemin is indicated for relief of menopause symptoms.
Insight:
- Dosing: 1 tablet twice a day, as recommended by the manufacturer.
- A clinically studied black cohosh extract can provide natural relief from hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings.
- Remifemin provides an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.
- It provides time-tested, estrogen-free relief.
- Remifemin provides up to a 70% reduction of hot flashes and effective relief for night sweats, irritability, mood swings, and occasional sleeplessness and anxiety.
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