Tibol

Tibol Tablets 2.5mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 28 Tablets) Specification

Requires Prescription (YES/NO) Yes

Generics Tibolone

Used For Hormone Replacement Therapy

Description

Ever had a hot flash hit you right in the middle of a busy day at Karachi’s Sunday Bazaar, making you sweat like you’re stuck in a July heatwave? Or maybe your bones ache after years of running around after kids in Multan? Menopause can be a total pain, and that’s where Tibol 2.5mg tablets come in. It’s got tibolone, a kind of hormone pill that Pakistani women use when their body stops making enough estrogen. It’s like a helper that acts like estrogen, progesterone, and a bit of male hormone to cool down those sweats, cheer up your mood, and keep your bones strong so they don’t snap like dry papad. Docs here say it’s great for dodging osteoporosis, especially since we don’t always get enough calcium from our daal and roti. It’s not a magic fix to turn back time, but it makes sipping chai with friends a lot less sweaty and miserable.

How It Works

Tibolone’s a smart one. After you swallow it, it splits into three parts: one works like estrogen to stop hot flashes and keep your bones and heart sturdy, another acts like progesterone to keep your womb safe from growing too much (which can be risky), and a third gives a tiny boost of male hormone to help with energy and maybe even your spark in the bedroom. It’s not like dumping a bucket of hormones in you—it’s more like tweaking the volume on your radio to get the balance just right, so you avoid stuff like sore breasts or gaining a ton of weight.

Usage And Safety

Dosage Tibolone

Side Effects

• Putting on a few kilos, like after too many parathas, or maybe losing some instead.
• Feeling dizzy or getting a headache, like you’re stuck in Lahore traffic too long.
• Spotting or light bleeding down there, especially at first, but it usually stops.
• Dry mouth or a grumbly tummy, like after too much chai without breakfast.
• Itchy skin or extra hair in weird spots—annoying but usually no big deal. These often go away as your body gets used to it, but if they stick around, call your doc.

Drug Interactions Be careful if you’re taking:

• Blood thinners like warfarin—might mess with how your blood clots.
• Epilepsy pills like carbamazepine—they make tibolone less effective.
• Antibiotics like rifampicin that speed up your liver.
• Herbal stuff like St. John’s Wort—it weakens the pill’s power.
• Other hormone pills—mixing them can throw things off. Tell your doc everything you’re on, no holding back.

Indication Tibol’s for hormone replacement in women after menopause, helping with hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, low energy, and keeping bones from getting weak and breaky.

When Not to Use Don’t touch Tibol if you have:

• Breast cancer now, in the past, or even a suspicion of it.
• Weird bleeding down there that your doc hasn’t checked out.
• Thick womb lining that’s not treated.
• Blood clots, like deep vein thrombosis or lung clots, ever.
• Blood disorders like protein C or S deficiency.
• Bad liver problems that turn you yellow.
• Allergies to tibolone or anything in the pill.

Precautions

• Your risk for stroke, breast cancer, or womb cancer needs a serious talk with your doc—everyone’s different.
• Get check-ups regularly, whatever your doc says you need.
• Keep an eye on your breasts—any lumps or pain, tell your doc fast.
• Using it for years (like 5-10) might slightly raise ovarian cancer risk, but it’s rare.
• If you’ve got diabetes or cholesterol issues, check those levels often.

Warnings

• Warning 1: You need regular check-ups, tailored to you—don’t skip them, even if you’re feeling great.
• Warning 2: Long-term use of estrogen-only pills might up ovarian cancer risk a tiny bit after years, though it’s not common.
• Warning 3: Watch your breasts for changes—anything odd, tell your doc or nurse right away.

Additional Information

Pregnancy Category No way for pregnancy or breastfeeding—it’s not for making babies and could hurt the little one or pass into milk. Talk to your doc first.

Storage (YES/NO) Keep it at room temp, away from sunlight and dampness. Store the blister pack tight and far from kids who might think it’s candy.

Doctor’s Overview

Dr. Farah Siddiqui (Gynecologist): “Tibol’s a big help for women in Karachi going through menopause—it cuts down on hot flashes and night sweats by acting like the estrogen and progesterone your body’s not making anymore. It’s got a bit of male hormone too, which helps with energy and keeps bones strong against osteoporosis, super common with our low-calcium diets. It also protects your womb from growing too much. Some women get a little spotting or feel dizzy at first, but it usually settles—great for keeping things steady long-term.”

Disclaimer

This is just plain info based on DRAP guidelines and what Pakistani docs say—not a prescription or medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before starting or stopping anything, especially if you’ve got other health issues. Stay safe out there.