Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 13, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Activella, Mimvey

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to falling estrogen levels in menopausal women
  • Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Activella Drug Class

Activella (ahk-teh-vel-ah) contains estradiol (which is an estrogen) and norethindrone (which is a progestin).

Activella Age Range

Activella is for use by menopausal women who are experiencing severe symptoms due to decreasing estrogen receptor levels.