Prices include next-day delivery and prescription
| 3 months £44.99 | 3 packs x 28 sachets |
| 6 months £74.99 | 6 packs x 28 sachets |
Select your treatment after the consultation:
Sandrena gel and Oestrogel are both highly effective forms of topical HRT. But they each offer unique benefits. See how they compare below.
Sandrena Gel |
Oestrogel |
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|---|---|---|
| Format | Single-use sachets | Pump-action bottle |
| Application | Apply once daily to lower body or thighs | Apply once daily to arms or legs |
| Texture & absorption | Light gel, fast-absorption | Slightly thicker gel, takes a bit longer to dry |
| Dose measurement | Pre-measured sachets for simple daily use | Adjustable pump doses |
| Packaging | Individual sachets - easy for travel | Single bottle with measured pumps |
| Who it may suit | Those who prefer set doses and tidy sachets | Those who prefer pump-controlled flexible dosing |
Spread the gel onto your lower body or thighs, switching sides each day.
Allow the gel to absorb for 1-2 minutes before putting on any clothing.
You should wash your hands after applying the gel. Avoid others touching the area until it dries.
| Type of medicine | HRT (hormone replacement therapy) |
| Used for | Menopausal symptoms |
| Active ingredient | Estradiol |
| Works by | Supplementing oestrogen to help relieve menopause symptoms. |
| Effective within | 3 months |
| Available as | Transdermal gel |
| Available dosage(s) | 1 mg |
| Usage instructions | Apply 1 sachet (1 mg) of gel to your lower body or thighs, spreading it evenly over an area roughly 1-2 times the size of your hand |
| Packaging | Smooth, pale gel in single-use sachets; each pack contains 28 sachets |
| Manufacturer | Orion pharma |
| Generic available? | No |
| Storage | Do not store above 25°C |
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Sandrena is a type of HRT manufactured by Orion. It is available in the form of a gel that comes in single-use sachets. It helps to improve menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness by helping to balance your hormone levels.
No, Sandrena only contains oestrogen. You will need to take a progesterone if you have a womb to stop the lining of the womb from thickening too much. This helps to reduce the risk of cancer of the womb (endometrial cancer).
Sandrena contains estradiol, which is a synthetic form of the reproductive hormone oestrogen. During menopause, oestrogen levels fall, which is what causes symptoms. Sandrena therefore works by restoring your oestrogen levels, reducing these symptoms.
There are several benefits of using Sandrena. As well as reducing the severity of menopause symptoms, it has a lower risk of side effects compared to oral HRT. This is because it is absorbed into the skin, bypassing the digestive system and the liver.
You can start Sandrena straight away if you have never used HRT or you are changing from a period-free HRT. If you are changing from a HRT that causes a period, you should wait for your period to end before starting Sandrena. .
Each Sandrena sachet contains 1 mg of the gel. The typical dose is one sachet per day (1 mg). But you can use 0.5 - 1.5 mg daily. .
Always follow the instructions from your doctor or specialist..
You apply Sandrena gel directly to the skin.
Allow the gel to absorb before showering, swimming or doing heavy exercise.
If you are less than 12 hours late, apply the gel as soon as you remember. If you are more than 12 hours late, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the usual time. Missing doses may cause bleeding between periods (breakthrough bleeding).
Sandrena gel is safe for most women to use to relieve menopause symptoms.
Do not use Sandrena gel if you have:
Common side effects of Sandrena gel include:
This is not a complete list. For a full list of side effects, please refer to the patient information leaflet.
Sandrena gel is safe, provided you get a prescription from a licensed healthcare professional. It was approved for use in the UK in November 1996, and since then has been a trusted product for thousands who rely on it for effective HRT treatment.
However, as with all HRT medicines, it can pose some risk. You should take special care if you have a condition that makes you more likely to get a blood clot. Speak with your doctor if you’re unsure about the safety of treatment with Sandrena gel.