Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Oral Contraception, Menstrual symptoms Condition: Treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women without organic pathology who desire oral contraception |
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet Frequency: once daily Note: 1 active tablet daily for 26 days, followed by 1 inactive tablet daily for 2 days, to be started on day 1 of cycle with first active tablet. Initiate by beginning pack on day 1 of menstrual cycle and use nonhormonal contraceptive back-up method during first 9 days. All medications taken by mouth. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Prevention of pregnancy Age: Postpubertal adolescents |
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet Frequency: once daily Note: by mouth (oral) |
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Indication: Treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding Age: Postpubertal adolescents |
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet Frequency: once daily Note: by mouth (oral) |
Administration
- Take tablets in order as directed
- Take at same time each day
Side Effect
- Headache
- including migraines (13.2%)
- Metrorrhagia and irregular menstruation (8%)
- Breast pain
- discomfort
- tenderness (6.6%)
- Nausea or vomiting (6.5%)
- Acne (3.9%)
- Weight gain (2.85%)
- Venous thromboembolism
- Jaundice or cholestasis
- Gallbladder disease
- Depression
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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