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Medicine

Estrasorb™

Novavax, Inc. (USA)

  • Topical lotion that contains estrogen “approved for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause.”
  • “Product utilizes Novavax’s patented and proprietary micellar nanoparticle drug-delivery platform. This technology involves the application of a cosmetic like, moisturizing emulsion to deliver a therapeutic dose of 17β estradiol into the bloodstream when applied to the skin.”
  • Approved by the FDA in October 2003

Data Source: http://www.estrasorb.com/pdf/Esprit-ESTRASORB.pdf