Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets is used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy) and in the treatment of irregular periods.
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Dosage forms & Strength :-
Levonorgestrel 0.15mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg Tablets for oral administration only.
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Uses :-
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets is a hormonal medicine. Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets is an oral contraceptive (to prevent pregnancy) for women and used in the treatment of irregular periods.
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Dosage :-
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets are intended for oral administration.
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets is commonly taken with or without food once a day.
Take Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets at around the regular time every day.
- Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets should be taken regularly for contraception.
- Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets should be started from the first day of a woman's natural cycle (i.e. the first day of her menstrual bleeding).
- Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets 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 Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets after a free 7-day interval.
- If Triquilar 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, Triquilar Tablet should be continued at its usual time.
- If vomiting occurs within 3-4 hours of taking Triquilar 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.
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Nausea,
• Headache,
• Mood changes,
• Breast Pain,
• Irregular uterine bleeding,
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 :-
• Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets should be taken at regular time.
• If vomiting occurs within 3-4 hours of taking Triquilar 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.
• If you are allergic to levonorgestrol or ethinyl estradiol, the components of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets.
• Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets should not be used during pregnancy as Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets is used to prevent pregnancy. When you are diagnosed with pregnancy, you should immediately stop the use of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets and consult your doctor.
• Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets should not be used during lactation as the components of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets pass into breast milk which can harm the breastfed baby. In addition, the quantity of milk produced may also decrease and its quality may also be affected. You should consult with your doctor before using Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets during lactation.
• If you have a history of blood clotting or bleeding disorder.
• Do not stop taking Triquilar tablet in between. Complete the course of treatment. Discontinuation of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets may result in treatment failure. If you have any concerns you should consult your doctor.
• If you have any heart related problems such as stroke, heart attack or chest pain etc.
• If you have a problem of migraine.
• If you have liver or pancreas problems.
If you have high blood pressure, diabetes or cholesterol disease.
• If you have a history of vaginal bleeding or absence for more than 3 months (amenorrhea).
• If you have cancer of the genital organs (private organs) or breast cancer.
• If you are taking medicines to treat hepatitis C such as ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir plus dasabuvir.
• If you have gall bladder, liver or inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
• If you have a blood disease that can damage the kidneys (hemolytic uremic syndrome).
• If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) immune system disorder.
• If you have a history of pregnancy patches on the face (chloasma).
• If you have a disease that first appears during pregnancy such as porphyria (an inherited hemoglobin defect), hearing loss, gestational herpes (skin rash during pregnancy) and Sydenham's chore A (sharpness of the body, Irregular motion) accustomed.
• If you have a past history of severe allergic reactions, including swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, skin rashes and blisters (hereditary angioedema).
• Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets can be used with other drugs such as drugs used to treat seizures (phenytoin, carbamazepine, etc.), drugs used to treat HIV infection (nevirapine, ritonavir), anti-infections (penicillins, griseofulvin, etc. medicines that cause stomach and intestinal problems (metoclopramide) which may alter the effects of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets.
• Triquilar tablets should not be used concomitantly with certain anti-seizure medications such as lamotrigine and immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine (medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease).
• Concomitant use of Triquilar tablets with certain types of antiviral drugs can affect your liver enzymes. Thus, the tablet should be stopped and restarted after 2 weeks of completing the treatment.
• Other drugs like Carbamazepine and Rifampicin should be used with caution.
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Brand Name :-
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Price :-
MRP ₹ = (21 tablets)
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Storage :-
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Classification :-
Drug Name : Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Used for contraception.