Tibolone exists as white to almost white crystals or crystalline powder. Tibolone is related to and derived from naturally occurring steroids. It is optically pure and has the D-configuration. It is practically insoluble in water, aqueous acid or alkali at 200C.

LIVIAL tablets 2.5 mg contain potato starch, magnesium stearate, ascorbyl palmitate and lactose.

PHARMACOLOGY

ATC code: GO3CX01 After oral administration tibolone is rapidly metabolised into three compounds which contribute to the pharmacological effects of LIVIAL. Two of these metabolites (the 3OH and 3OH metabolite) have predominantly oestrogenic activity, a third metabolite (D4-isomer of

tibolone) and the parent compound have predominantly progestagenic and androgenic activities. LIVIAL substitutes for the loss of oestrogen production in postmenopausal women and alleviates menopausal symptoms. LIVIAL prevents bone loss following menopause or ovariectomy. LIVIAL has various tissue-specific effects. It has oestrogenic effects on the vagina, on bone and on the thermoregulatory centres in the brain (hot flushes). Based on in vitro data, LIVIAL inhibits the sulphatase enzyme in cultured breast cancer cells thereby reducing the levels of active oestrogens produced in those cells. Due to local conversion to the D4-isomer, the endometrial findings have been mainly atrophic or in some cases weakly proliferative, which can in themselves be considered normal endometrial states. Therefore, if vaginal bleeding occurs, this usually results from an atrophic endometrium. LIVIAL also has androgenic effects on certain metabolic and haematological parameters such as a decrease in plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoprotein(a), and may increase blood fibrinolytic activity. LIVIAL improves vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy. There are indications that LIVIAL has effects on mood and libido.

In clinical studies mammographic density is not statistically significantly increased in women treated with LIVIAL 2.5mg daily compared to placebo but a trend to higher mammographic density was noted for LIVIAL 2.5mg daily.

Following oral administration, tibolone is rapidly and extensively absorbed. Due to rapid metabolism, the plasma levels of tibolone are very low. The plasma levels of the D4-isomer of tibolone are also very low. Therefore some of the pharmacokinetic parameters could not be determined. Peak plasma levels of the 3-OH and the 3-OH metabolites are higher but accumulation does not occur.

Tibolone 3-OH metabolite 3-OH metabolite D4-isomer
	SD	MD	SD	MD	SD	MD	SD	MD
C max (ng/ml)	1.37	1.72	14.23	14.15	3.43	3.75	0.47	0.43
C average	--	--	--	1.88	--	--	--	--
T max (h)	1.08	1.19	1.21	1.15	1.37	1.35	1.64	1.65
T 1/2 (h)	--	--	5.78	7.71	5.87	--	--	--
C min (ng/ml)	--	--	--	0.23	--	--	--	--
AUC 0-24 (ng/ml.h)	--	--	53.23	44.73	16.23	9.20	--	--

Excretion of tibolone is mainly in the form of conjugated (mostly sulfated) metabolites. Part of the administered compound is excreted in the urine, but most is eliminated via the faeces. The consumption of food has no significant effects on the extent of absorption. The pharmacokinetic parameters for tibolone and its metabolites were found to be

Two pivotal, multicentre, randomized, double-blind studies assessed the effects of tibolone on climacteric complaints. One of these studies was a placebo-controlled study and assessed the effects on hot flushes and sweats in groups of about 150 subjects after a 12- week treatment with various doses of tibolone and placebo. The 2.5 mg dose appeared to be the optimal dose for relieving hot flushes, sweats and other climacteric complaints. The other study was an active controlled study that compared the effects of a 48-week treatment of 2.5 mg tibolone with that of a continuous combined oestradiol/norethisterone acetate combination in groups of about 220 post-menopausal subjects. Tibolone significantly relieved the climacteric symptoms (hot flushes, sweats, vaginal dryness and rating scores on well- being); the effects appeared to be similar to that of the continuous combined HT-preparation. The efficacy of tibolone on the climacteric symptoms was confirmed in three Organon- sponsored studies and in published studies. In addition to the positive effects on climacteric complaints, tibolone also has an effect on mood and libido.

In two identical pivotal, multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies four doses of tibolone or placebo were given for 2 years to groups of about 75 women per dose and per study to assess the efficacy for preventing post-menopausal bone mineral density loss, safety and acceptability. In these studies, the bone mineral density measured with DEXA was significantly increased at all sites (spine, femoral neck, trochanter and Ward's, and distal radius) with the 2.5 mg dose compared to the placebo-groups. The results on BMD were confirmed by the results on the biochemical markers of bone turnover, showing that tibolone reduces the markers for bone resorption to a greater extent than the markers for bone formation. The efficacy of tibolone on bone was confirmed in 11 Organon-sponsored studies and many other studies published in literature. In the LIFT study, LIVIAL reduced the number of women (mean age 68 years) with new vertebral fractures compared to placebo during the 3 years of treatment (ITT: LIVIAL to placebo odds ratio 0.57; 95% CI [0.42, 0.78]. Because this study used only tibolone 1.25mg daily versus placebo, its contribution to the risk: benefit profile of tibolone 2.5 mg daily in the prevention of osteoporosis is unknown.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Pregnancy and lactation Known, past or suspected breast cancer - LIVIAL increased the risk of breast cancer recurrence in a placebo-controlled trial Known or suspected oestrogen-dependent malignant tumours (e.g. endometrial cancer) Undiagnosed genital bleeding Untreated endometrial hyperplasia Previous or current venous thromboembolism (deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) Known thrombophilic disorders (e.g protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency) Any history of arterial thromboembolic disease (e.g. angina, myocardial infarction, stroke or TIA) Acute liver disease or a history of liver disease as long as liver function tests have failed to return to normal. Known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients Porphyria

PRECAUTIONS

For the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms, LIVIAL should only be initiated for symptoms that adversely affect quality of life. In all cases, a careful appraisal of the risks and benefits should be undertaken at least annually and LIVIAL should only be continued as long as the benefit outweighs the risk. For all women the decision to prescribe LIVIAL should be based on an assessment of the individual patient's overall risks and, particularly in the over 60s, should include consideration of the risk of stroke. The risks of stroke, breast cancer and, in women with an intact uterus, endometrial cancer (see below and ADVERSE EFFECTS) for each woman should be carefully assessed, in the light of her individual risk factors and bearing in mind the frequency and characteristics of both cancers and stroke, in terms of their response to treatment, morbidity and mortality. Evidence regarding the risks associated with HRT or LIVIAL in the treatment of premature menopause is limited.

Before initiating or reinstituting HRT or LIVIAL, a complete personal and family medical history should be taken. Physical (including pelvic and breast) examination should be guided by this and by the contraindications and warnings for use. During treatment, periodic check-ups are recommended of a frequency and nature adapted to the individual woman. Women should be advised what changes in their breasts should be reported to their doctor or nurse (see 'Breast cancer' below). Investigations, including appropriate imaging tools e.g. mammography, should be carried out in accordance with currently accepted screening practices, modified to the clinical needs of the individual.

If any of the following conditions are present, have occurred previously, and/or have been aggravated during pregnancy or previous hormone treatment, the patient should be closely supervised. It should be taken into account that these conditions may recur or be aggravated during treatment with LIVIAL, in particular:

Liver disorders (e.g. liver adenoma) Diabetes mellitus with or without vascular involvement Cholelithiasis Migraine or (severe) headache Systemic lupus erythematosis A history of endometrial hyperplasia (see below) Epilepsy Asthma Otosclerosis

Therapy should be discontinued in case a contraindication is discovered and in the following situations: Jaundice or deterioration in liver function Significant increase in blood pressure New onset of migraine-type headache

The available data from clinical trials are conflicting, however, observational studies suggest that women who are prescribed LIVIAL in normal clinical practice are at an increased risk of having endometrial cancer diagnosed. In these studies, the risk increases with increasing duration of use but shows no significant increase during the first 2-3 years of use (see section ADVERSE EFFECTS). Tibolone increases endometrial wall thickness, as measured by transvaginal ultrasound. Break-through bleeding and spotting may occur during the first months of treatment (refer PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES). Women should be advised to report any break- through bleeding or spotting if it is still present after 6 months of treatment, if it starts beyond that time or if it continues after treatment has been discontinued. The woman should be referred for gynaecological investigation, which is likely to include endometrial biopsy to exclude endometrial malignancy. The risk of endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma is increased when oestrogens are administered alone for prolonged periods. The addition of a progestogen to oestrogen- only HRT for at least 12 days per cycle in non-hysterectomized women greatly reduces this risk.

Evidence with respect to breast cancer risk in association with tibolone is inconclusive. The Million Women Study (MWS) has identified a significant increase in the risk of breast cancer in association with use of the 2.5 mg dose. This risk became apparent within a few years of use and increased with duration of intake, retuning to baseline within a few (at most five) years after stopping treatment. However, a study using the General Practice Research Database (GPRD) did not show an increased risk (see section ADVERSE EFFECTS). The THEBES study provided comparisons with continuous daily doses of conjugated oestrogens 0.625mg and medroxyprogesterone acetate 2.5mg) risk (see section ADVERSE EFFECTS).

Long-term (at least 5-10 years) use of oestrogen-only HRT products in hysterectomized women has been associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer in some epidemiological studies. It is uncertain whether long-term use of combined HRT confers to a different risk than oestrogen-only products.

Oestrogen or oestrogen-progestogen HRT is associated with a higher relative risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), i.e. deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. One randomized controlled trial and epidemiological studies found a two- to threefold higher risk for users compared with non-users. For non-users it is estimated that the number of cases of VTE that will occur over a 5 year period is about 3 per 1000 women aged 50-59 years and 8 per 1000 women aged between 60-69 years. It is estimated that in healthy women who use HRT for 5 years, the number of additional cases of VTE over a 5 year period will be between 2 and 6 (best estimate = 4) per 1000 women aged 50-59 years and between 5 and 15 (best estimate = 9) per 1000 women aged 60-69 years. The occurrence of such an event is more likely in the first year of HRT than later. It is unknown whether LIVIAL carries the same level of risk. Generally recognised risk factors for VTE include a personal history or family history, use of oestrogens, older age, major trauma or major surgery, prolonged immobilisation, severe obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2), pregnancy/postpartum period, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and cancer. There is no consensus about the possible role of varicose veins in VTE. As in all postoperative patients, prophylactic measures need be considered to prevent VTE following surgery. If prolonged immobilisation is to follow elective surgery, temporarily stopping HRT or LIVIAL 4 to 6 weeks earlier is recommended. Treatment should not be restarted until the woman is completely mobilised. Patients with a history of VTE or known thrombophilic states have an increased risk of VTE and HRT or LIVIAL may add to this risk. HRT is therefore contraindicated in these patients. Personal or strong family history of thromboembolism or recurrent spontaneous abortion should be investigated in order to exclude a thrombophilic predisposition. Until a thorough evaluation of thrombophilic factors has been made or anticoagulant treatment initiated, use of HRT in such patients should be viewed as contraindicated. Those women already on anticoagulant treatment require careful consideration of the benefit-risk of HRT use. In women with no personal history of VTE but with a first degree relative with a history of thrombosis at young age, screening may be offered after careful counselling regarding its limitations (only a proportion of thrombophilic defects are identified by screening). If a thrombophilic defect is identified which segregates with thrombosis in family members or if the defect is 'severe' (e.g, antithrombin, protein S, or protein C deficiencies or a combination of defects) HRT or tibolone is contraindicated. Women already on anticoagulant treatment require careful consideration of the benefit- risk of use of HRT or tibolone. If VTE develops after initiating therapy, the drug should be discontinued. Patients should be told to contact their doctors immediately when they are aware of a potential thromboembolic symptom (e.g. painful swelling of a leg, sudden pain in the chest, dyspnoea).

There is no evidence from randomized controlled trials of cardiovascular benefit with continuous combined conjugated oestrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA). Two large clinical trials (WHI and HERS i.e. Heart and Oestrogen/progestin Replacement Study) showed a possible increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity in the first year of use and no overall benefit. For other HRT products there are only limited data from

randomized controlled trials examining effects in cardiovascular morbidity or mortality. Therefore, it is uncertain whether these findings also extend to other HRT products.

Tibolone increases the risk of ischaemic stroke from the first year of treatment (refer ADVERSE EFFECTS). The baseline risk of stroke is strongly age-dependent and so the effect of tibolone is greater with older age.

Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. LIVIAL is not intended for contraceptive use. Treatment with LIVIAL results in a dose-dependent decrease in HDL-cholesterol, total triglycerides and lipoprotein(a) levels. The decrease in total cholesterol and VLDL-C levels was not dose-dependent. Levels of LDL-C were unchanged. Oestrogens may cause fluid retention, and therefore patients with cardiac or renal dysfunction should be carefully observed. Women with pre-existing hypertriglyceridaemia should be followed closely during oestrogen replacement or HRT, since rare cases of large increases of plasma triglycerides leading to pancreatitis have been reported with oestrogen therapy in this condition. Treatment with LIVIAL results in a very minor decrease of thyroid binding globulin (TBG) and total T4. Levels of total T3 are unaltered. LIVIAL decreases the level of sex- hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), whereas the levels of corticoid binding globulin (CBG) and circulating cortisol are unaffected. HRT use does not improvecognitive function. There is some evidence from the WHI trial of increased risk of probable dementia in women who start using continuous combined or oestrogen-only HRT after the age of 65. It is unknown whether the findings apply to younger post-menopausal women or other HRT products.

Tibolone treatment, similar to treatment with other sex hormones, in rodent studies demonstrated an association with the development of a range of tumours in long-term oral carcinogenicity studies. These included pituitary adenomas, mammary carcinomas and fibroadenomas, hepatic adenomas, uterine carcinoma, stromal polyps and stromal sarcoma, and carcinomas of the urinary bladder and testes. Tibolone did not show any evidence of genotoxicity in assays for gene mutations, chromosomal damage and DNA damage.

LIVIAL is contraindicated in women of reproductive potential including the women in the perimenopausal period. If pregnancy occurs during medication with LIVIAL, treatment should be withdrawn immediately. Studies in animals have shown that tibolone crosses the placenta in rabbits, and is teratogenic. Oral treatment of rats with tibolone during the period of organogenesis was associated with foetal microphthalmia (doses 0.7mg/kg/day). In rabbits, a range of abnormalities were observed following oral maternal tibolone treatment (doses 0.7mg/kg/day), including hydrocephaly, cleft palate, umbilical hernia, limb flexure and malrotation, bilateral microphthalmia and ocular opacity. A no-effect dose could not be demonstrated in either species. No evidence for teratogenic activity was observed in mice. Systemic exposure to tibolone and its metabolites in the rat study (not measured in the rabbit or mouse study) was substantially lower than the anticipated human exposure.

Since LIVIAL may increase blood fibrinolytic activity, it may enhance the effect of anticoagulants. This effect has been demonstrated with warfarin. Caution should therefore be exercised during simultaneous use of LIVIAL and anticoagulants, especially when starting or stopping concurrent LIVIAL treatment. If necessary, the dose of warfarin should be adjusted. There is limited information regarding pharmacokinetic interactions with tibolone. An in vivo study showed that simultaneous treatment of tibolone affects pharmacokinetics of the cytochrome P450 3A4 substrate midazolam to a moderate extent. Based on this, drug interactions with other CYP3A4 substrates might be expected. CYP3A4 inducing compounds such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, hydantoins and rifampicin may enhance the metabolism of tibolone and thus affect its therapeutic effect. Herbal preparations containing St.John`s wort (Hypericum Perforatum) may induce the metabolism of oestrogens and progestagens via CYP3A4. Clinically, an increased metabolism of oestrogens and progestagens may lead to decreased effect and changes in the uterine bleeding profile.

ADVERSE EFFECTS

This section describes undesirable effects, which were registered in 21 placebo-controlled studies (including the LIFT study), with 4079 women receiving therapeutic doses (1.25 or 2.5 mg) of LIVIAL and 3476 women receiving placebo. The duration of treatment in these studies ranged from 2 months to 4.5 years. Table 2 shows the undesirable effects that occurred statistically significantly more frequently during treatment with LIVIAL than with placebo.

Table 2. Adverse effects of LIVIAL

System organ class

Common

>1%,<10%

Gastrointestinal disorders Lower abdominal pain

Uncommon

>0.1%,<1%

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Abnormal hair growth Acne

Reproductive system and breast

Vaginal discharge

Breast discomfort

disorders

Endometrial wall thickening Fungal infection

Postmenopausal Haemorrhage Breast tenderness Genital pruritus Vaginal candidiasis

Vaginal haemorrhage Pelvic pain

Cervical dysplasia Genital discharge Vulvovaginitis

Investigations Weight increased

Vaginal mycosis Nipple pain

Abnormal cervix smear *

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* The majority consisted of benign changes. Cervix pathology (cervical carcinoma) was not increased with LIVIAL compared to placebo.

In market use, other undesirable effects that have been observed include dizziness, rash, pruritus, seborrheic dermatosis, headache, migraine, visual disturbances (including blurred vision), gastrointestinal upset, depression, oedema, effects on the musculoskeletal system such as arthralgia or myalgia and changes in liver function parameters.

Breast cancer

The MWS reported that, compared to never users, the use of various types of oestrogen- progestogen combined HRT was associated with a higher risk of breast cancer (RR = 2.00, 95%CI: 1.88-2.12) than use of oestrogens alone (RR = 1.30, 95%CI: 1.21-1.40) or use of 2.5mg tibolone (RR=1.45; 95%CI 1.25-1.68). The MWS has estimated, from the known average incidence of breast cancer in developed countries, that: For women not using HRT or tibolone, about 32 in every 1000 are expected to have breast cancer diagnosed between the ages of 50 and 64 years. For 1000 current or recent users of HRT, the number of additional cases during the corresponding period will be:

For users of oestrogen-only replacement therapy, between 0 and 3 (best estimate = 1.5) for 5 years' use

between 3 and 7 (best estimate = 5) for 10 years' use. For users of oestrogen-progestogen combined HRT, between 5 and 7 (best estimate = 6) for 5 years' use between 18 and 20 (best estimate = 19) for 10 years' use. For women who use tibolone the number of additional cases of breast cancer is comparable with that for oestrogen-only use. A GPRD study reported that, compared with never users, the rate of breast cancer was not elevated in subjects who exclusively used unopposed oestrogens (RR 0.97: 95% CI: 0.86 - 1.09) or tibolone (RR 0.86: 95% CI: 0.65 - 1.13). However, the rate was significantly increased in subjects who used combined oestrogen-progestogen HRT (adjusted rate ratio [RR] 1.33: 95% CI: 1.23 - 1.44), which further increased with longer duration of use. In the THEBES study, a multi-national, multicentre, randomized, double blind, parallel group, active controlled, comparative study in which 807 healthy postmenopausal women, aged 45 to 65 years, were randomised to tibolone 1.25 mg, 816 to tibolone 2.5 mg and 1,617 to continuous CE/MPA (conjugated oestrogens 0.625 mg and medroxyprogesterone acetate 2.5 mg) to study various safety endpoints. Breast cancer was diagnosed more with tibolone than with CE/MPA: the tibolone 2.5 mg daily group 8 adjudicated cases, tibolone 1.25 mg daily had 2 cases and CE/MPA had 8 cases. Tibolone 2.5 mg tablet had a RR (95% CI) of 2.47 (0.88 to 7.19) compared with CE/MPA and 4.82 (1.03 to 45.21) compared with the 1.25 mg dosage form. The study cannot provide comparisons against no treatment as there was no placebo arm. The study was not specifically designed to provide these comparisons but these findings do underscore the need to observe the relevant Precautions for use.

Endometrial cancer risk

In the randomised placebo controlled trial that identified the highest risk of endometrial cancer (LIFT study), no cases of endometrial cancer were diagnosed in the placebo group (n=1,773) after 2.9 years compared with 4 cases of endometrial cancer in the LIVIAL group (n=1,746). This corresponds to a diagnosis of 0.8 additional case of endometrial cancer in every 1000 women who used LIVIAL for one year in this study (refer PRECAUTIONS).

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Risk of ischaemic stroke

The relative risk of ischaemic stroke is not dependent on age or on duration of use, but as the baseline risk is strongly age-dependent, the overall risk of ischaemic stroke in women who use HRT or LIVIAL will increase with age (see PRECAUTIONS). A 2.9 year randomised controlled study has estimated a 2.2-fold increase in the risk of stroke in women (mean age 68 years) who used 1.25 mg tibolone (28/2249) compared with placebo (13/2257). The majority (80%) of strokes were ischaemic. The baseline risk of stroke is strongly age-dependent. Thus, the baseline incidence over a 5 year period is estimated to be 3 per 1000 women aged 50-59 years and 11 per 1000 women aged 60-69 years. For women who use LIVIAL for 5 years, the number of additional cases would be expected to be about 4 per 1000 users aged 50-59 years and 13 per 1000 users aged 60-69 years. Other adverse reactions have been reported in association with oestrogen and oestrogen- progestogen treatment:

Oestrogen-dependent neoplasms benign and malignant, e.g., endometrial carcinoma o Venous thromboembolism, i.e. deep leg or pelvic venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is more frequent among HRT users than among non-users. For further

information, (refer CONTRAINDICATIONS and PRECAUTIONS). Myocardial infarction Gall bladder disease Skin and subcutaneous disorders: chloasma, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, vascular purpura Probable dementia over the age of 65 (Refer PRECAUTIONS)

DOSAGE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

The tablets should be swallowed with some water or other drink, preferably at the same time of day. Improvement of symptoms generally occurs within a few weeks, but optimal results are obtained when therapy is continued for at least 3 months. For initiation and continuation of treatment of post menopausal symptoms, the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration (refer PRECAUTIONS) should be used. Review the need for continuation of treatment after 6 months, taking into account the risk- benefit ratio for the individual user at that moment.

Women experiencing a natural menopause should commence treatment with LIVIAL at least 12 months after their last natural bleed. In case of a surgical menopause, treatment with LIVIAL may commence immediately. Any irregular/unscheduled vaginal bleeding, either on or off HRT, should be investigated to exclude malignancy before starting LIVIAL (refer CONTRAINDICATIONS).

In women with a uterus who change from an oestrogen-only preparation, a withdrawal bleed should be induced before starting LIVIAL. If changing from a sequential HT preparation, treatment with LIVIAL should start after the progestagen phase has been completed. If changing from a continuous-combined HT preparation, treatment can start at any time. If abnormal vaginal bleeding is the reason for switching from combined HT, it is advised to investigate the cause of bleeding before starting LIVIAL.

A missed dose should be taken as soon as remembered, unless it is more than 12 hours overdue. In the latter case, the missed dose should be skipped and the next dose should be taken at the normal time. Missing a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding and spotting.

As for all steroids with hormonal activity, yearly medical examination particularly of the breasts and pelvic areas is advisable. Review the need for continuation of treatment after 6 months (refer to Precautions and Indications). The occurrence of vaginal bleeding or spotting soon after starting treatment with LIVIAL may be due to the residual effects of endogenous or exogenous oestrogens. Bleeding commencing after three months of treatment, or recurrent or persistent bleeding should be investigated.

OVERDOSAGE

The acute toxicity of tibolone in animals is very low. Therefore, toxic symptoms are not expected to occur if several tablets are taken simultaneously. In cases of acute overdose, nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding in females may develop. No specific antidote is known. Symptomatic treatment can be given if necessary.

PRESENTATION AND STORAGE CONDITIONS

LIVIAL tablets 2.5 mg are 6 mm in diameter, white, round and flat with bevelled edges, coded "MK" above "2" on one side and "Organon" and a star on the reverse side. LIVIAL tablets 2.5 mg are packed in push-through strips of clear polyvinyl chloride film and aluminium foil containing a heat seal coating on the side in contact with the tablets and white on the other side. The following packages are available: 1 or 3 * push-through strips with 28 white tablets each containing 2.5 mg tibolone.

The shelf life for LIVIAL tablets 2.5 mg is 2 years, if stored protected from moisture and light below 250C. The tablets should not be used after the expiry date on the package.

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