Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Abnormal bleeding
Age: Adult
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet
Frequency: three times daily
Duration: 10 days
Note: Bleeding usually stops within 1-3 days. A period usually starts 2-4 days after stopping treatment.
Indication: Prevention of abnormal bleeding
Age: Adult
Condition: 19th - 26th day of the cycle
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet
Frequency: twice daily
Note: Counting the first day of menstruation as day 1.

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Prevention of pregnancy
Age: Post-menarchal adolescents
Dose: Oral – 0.35 mg
Frequency: once daily
Note: by mouth (oral)
Administration
  • May be taken with or without food
  • Take at same time each day
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Rifampicin, Rifabutin, Nevirapine, Efavirenz, Tetracyclines, Ampicillin, Oxacillin, Co-trimoxazole
Concentration may be reduced
Ritonavir, Nelfinavir
Concentration may be reduced

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Severe Hepatic Dysfunction
Risk of drug accumulation
Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding
May mask serious conditions

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30°C in a cool & dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

Data Sources

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