Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets
Femigrace Tablet
Femigrace Tablet is used to treat symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) like hirsutism (excessive growth of facial hair in females), acne and irregular periods, and also acts as a contraceptive.
Femigrace Tablet Composition :-
Femigrace Tablet consists of : Cyproterone Acetate 2mg and Ethinylestradiol 0.035mg.
Femigrace Tablet Uses :-
Femigrace Tablet is a hormonal medication. Femigrace Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Cyproterone and Ethinylestradiol.
Femigrace Tablet is used in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) who have high levels of male hormones called androgens, these hormones responsible for irregular menstrual cycles (periods), excessive hair growth and acne.
Femigrace Tablet also acts as a contraceptive.
Femigrace Tablet Dosage :-
Femigrace Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Femigrace Tablet are intended for oral administration.
Femigrace Tablet is commonly taken with or without food once a day.
Take Femigrace Tablet at around the regular time every day.
- Femigrace Tablet should be taken regularly for contraception.
- Femigrace Tablet should be taken as one tablet daily at regular time every day for 21 consecutive days as directed on the package.
- The course should be restarted after each pack of Femigrace Tablet after a free 7-day interval.
- Femigrace Tablet should be started from the first day of a woman's natural cycle (i.e. the first day of her menstrual bleeding). on days 2-5, but a barrier method should be used for the first 7 days during the first cycle of taking Femigrace Tablet.
- If Femigrace Tablet is missed, the last missed tablet should be taken as soon as it is remembered, even if it is time for the next dose or to take two tablets at the same time. After that, Femigrace Tablet should be continued at its usual time. And for the next 7 days, a barrier method like condoms should be used.
- Androgenization depends on the severity of symptoms and response to treatment. In general, treatment can take up to several months. It takes at least three months to get relief from the symptoms of androgenization.
- If symptoms recur, weeks or months after stopping the tablet, treatment with Femigrace Tablet may be restarted.
Femigrace Tablet Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Femigrace Tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Nausea,
• Headache,
• Abdominal pain
• Weight gain,
• Mood changes,
• Breast Pain,
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Do not stop taking the pack of Femigrace Tablet abruptly for more than 7 days in between.
• If there is a delay of more than 12 hours in taking a tablet, it results in reduced contraceptive protection. Therefore, Femigrace Tablet should be taken at regular time.
• If vomiting occurs within 3-4 hours of taking Femigrace Tablet, the tablet should be taken again. If the woman does not want to change her usual tablet-taking schedule, she can take an additional tablet from another pack.
• Irregular use of Femigrace Tablet may cause intramenstrual bleeding and may result in poor therapeutic and contraceptive reliability.
• Bleeding may resume 2-3 days after the last tablet which may not stop before the next pack is started.
• Do not use Femigrace Tablet with any other type of birth control pill.
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Femigrace Tablet should be used with caution in the presence of abnormal vaginal bleeding, usually Femigrace Tablet is used for a long duration. Your doctor may suggest diagnostic tests to find the cause of abnormal bleeding.
Femigrace Tablet should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure because of the higher risk of serious side effects on the heart and blood vessels. Your doctor can prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
• Liver Diseases :
Femigrace Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver problem as this medicine is absorbed in the liver. Your doctor can prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
• You may feel dizzy or faint after taking Femigrace Tablet. Therefore, do not drive or operate machinery after taking Femigrace Tablet.
• Breast Cancer
Femigrace Tablet may increase the risk of breast cancer. Usually in people who have a family history of breast cancer. Hence caution should be exercised while using Femigrace Tablet.
• Clotting disorder
Patients having clotting disorder should avoid taking Femigrace Tablet. If you have, your health condition may get worse.
• Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Use of Femigrace Tablet in women with undiagnosed vaginal bleeding is not recommended. If you have unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been diagnosed, Femigrace Tablet may make your health condition worse, causing serious side effects. can also be.
• During breastfeeding
The components of Femigrace Tablet pass into breastmilk in small amounts. Therefore, the use of Femigrace Tablet should be avoided during breastfeeding during the first 6 weeks after childbirth. Based on your clinical condition the doctor may prescribe you a safer alternative with therapeutic response.
• Pregnancy
Use of Femigrace Tablet in pregnancy is not recommended because of the presence of Ethinylestradiol in this medicine which is used as a birth control pill. Based on your clinical condition the doctor may prescribe you a safer alternative with therapeutic response.
• Heart and blood vessel disorders
Use of Femigrace Tablet in patients with heart and blood vessel disorders is not recommended if you have an active stroke or history of stroke, heart attack or clotting disorder, Femigrace Tablet may worsen your health condition causing serious side effects can also be.
• Femigrace Tablet is not recommended for use in less than 18 years of age because safety and efficacy data are not yet available.
• Femigrace Tablet may interact with other medicine such as: anti-diabetic medicine, ketoconazole, rifampicin or ritonavir.
Femigrace Tablet Mfg By :-
Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd
Femigrace Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ = (21 tablets)
Femigrace Tablet Storage :-
Femigrace Tablet store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Classification :-
Drug Name : Cyproterone Acetate & Ethinyl Estradiol.
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treat symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) like hirsutism (excessive growth of facial hair in females), acne and irregular periods, and also acts as a contraceptive.
FAQs :-
What is Femigrace Tablet?
Femigrace Tablet is a hormonal medication. Femigrace Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Cyproterone and Ethinylestradiol.
How and in what dose should I take Femigrace Tablet?
Femigrace Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Femigrace Tablet is commonly taken with or without food once a day. Femigrace Tablet should be taken regularly for contraception. Femigrace Tablet should be taken as one tablet daily at regular time every day for 21 consecutive days as directed on the package. The course should be restarted after each pack of Femigrace Tablet after a free 7-day interval. Femigrace Tablet should be started from the first day of a woman's natural cycle (i.e. the first day of her menstrual bleeding). on days 2-5, but a barrier method should be used for the first 7 days during the first cycle of taking Femigrace Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Femigrace Tablet?
If Femigrace Tablet is missed, the last missed tablet should be taken as soon as it is remembered, even if it is time for the next dose or to take two tablets at the same time. After that, Femigrace Tablet should be continued at its usual time. And for the next 7 days, a barrier method like condoms should be used.
What if I vomit after few hours of taking Femigrace Tablet?
If vomiting occurs within 3-4 hours of taking Femigrace Tablet, the tablet should be taken again. If the woman does not want to change her usual tablet-taking schedule, she can take an additional tablet from another pack.
Does Femigrace Tablet also work as a contraceptive?
Femigrace Tablet is a hormonal medication. Femigrace Tablet is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Cyproterone and Ethinylestradiol. Femigrace tablet also acts as a contraceptive. Femigrace Tablet should be taken regularly for contraception. Femigrace Tablet should be taken as one tablet daily at regular time every day for 21 consecutive days as directed on the package.
What are the common side effects of taking Femigrace Tablet?
Femigrace Tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Nausea,
• Headache,
• Abdominal pain
• Weight gain,
• Mood changes,
• Breast Pain,
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time.
How long will Femigrace Tablet take to reduce acne?
Femigrace tablet is also used for the treatment of acne. Femigrace Tablet is used for the treatment of acne when topical therapy or systemic antibiotic treatment has failed.
Is Femigrace Tablet birth control pill?
Femigrace tablet is birth control pill. Sometimes Femigrace Tablet is also used to terminate a pregnancy. Do not use Femigrace Tablet with any other type of birth control pill.
What are the uses of Femigrace Tablet?
Femigrace Tablet is used to treat symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) like hirsutism (excessive growth of facial hair in females), acne and irregular periods, and also acts as a contraceptive.
How to take Femigrace Tablet?
Femigrace Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Femigrace Tablet is commonly taken with or without food once a day. Femigrace Tablet should be started from the first day of a woman's natural cycle (i.e. the first day of her menstrual bleeding). Femigrace Tablet should be taken as one tablet daily at regular time every day for 21 consecutive days as directed on the package. The course should be restarted after each pack of Femigrace Tablet after a free 7-day interval.
How many days of taking Femigrace Tablet can I have periods?
Usually periods should occur in 7 - 10 days after the pack of Femigrace Tablet ends for 21 days.
Does Femigrace Tablet reduce weight?
No, Femigrace Tablet does not reduce weight. Rather, Femigrace Tablet is known to cause weight gain as a side effect. Therefore, to avoid weight gain, eat only home-cooked food and do regular exercise.