Soyfem

Glycine max semen extr. sicc.

Drug composition

One tablet contains 100 mg of soy seed extract (including 26 mg of isoflavones converted to genistein) and additional substances: microcrystalline cellulose, polivinol pyrolidone, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, talc and glycerine.

Description of drug action

Genistein and daidzein are the main active substances of the Soyfem product, which are classified as isoflavones. They have the ability to bind to estrogen receptors. That affinity for binding results from similarity of their chemical structure to that of endogenous estrogens (that is, produced by the organism) and therefore they are commonly known as phytoestrogens.
Phytoestrogens genistein i daidzein present in soy have effects similar to those of estrogens although they are weaker and they protect against complaints related to a physiological decrease in estrogen production in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

Indications for use

The Soyfem drug is used:

• in women suffering from menopausal complaints: hot flashes, excessive sweating, sleeping disorders, feeling of anxiety and nervous tenseness

• in preventing cardiovascular diseases, also to help keep an appropriate diet.

Contraindications

Not found.

Special warnings and precautions related to drug use

No special precautions are needed for products containing isoflavones. Because of weak estrogenic effects, it is recommended to interview a prospective patient on concomitant use of oral contraceptives.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Use of the product during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.

Effect on the ability to drive motor vehicles and operate machinery, and psychophysical condition

The drug has no adverse effects on ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery nor does it impair psychophysical condition.

Interactions with other drugs

No interactions with other drugs are known.

Dosage and administration

One or two tablets of the drug should be taken orally twice daily.

Overdose

Not described.

Adverse effects

No adverse effects were described for the recommended dosage.

Available packs

30 or 60 tablets in 10 tablet blisters.