Lynestrenol and Ethinyl Estradiol is a combined contraceptive pill indicated as an oral contraceptive.
Ethinyl Estradiol + Lynestrenol (0.0375 mg)
Generic MedicineDosage Administration
Take the pill according to the instructions at the same time every day as much as possible. You should start taking the pill on the first day of your menstruation. You can start taking the pill any day within 2-5 days of menstruation, but in that case, you should use a condom for the first seven days while taking the pill in the first month. Take 1 pill daily for 22 consecutive days. After a 6-day pill-free period, start taking the pill from the next new pack. You will get your period within these 6 days, which may sometimes continue until before the start of the next pack. Even if the period continues, start the next pack of this pill on the 7th day. You will continue taking the pill in this manner as long as you do not wish to have a child.
Interactions
Some medicines such as ampicillin, tetracycline, barbiturates, hydantoins, primidone, carbamazepine, and rifampicin may reduce the effectiveness of the pill. If you need to take any other medicine while taking the pill, you must consult with your doctor.
Contraindications
You cannot use combined contraceptives in the following cases:
- Presence or history of venous thrombosis
- Cardiovascular accident and myocardial infarction or previous symptoms of the disorder
- Diabetes mellitus with signs of circulatory problems
- Severe high blood pressure
- Severe dyslipoproteinemia
- If there is a congenital or any other tendency to venous or arterial thrombosis
- If known or suspected malignant conditions of the genital organs, breast, or liver
- If there is a history of complex liver disease, even if liver function has failed to return to normal
- If there is undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
- If there is hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this pill
Side Effects
In the initial stage, some people may experience temporary side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, or slight spotting during the pill-taking period. However, if you continue taking the pill regularly, these symptoms will naturally disappear within two to three months. There is no reason to be overly worried about these symptoms. However, if the side effects continue for a longer period, you must take your doctor's advice.
Pregnancy & Lactation
If you become pregnant or suspect pregnancy, you should not use combined contraceptives.
Precautions & Warnings
If the pill is not taken at the scheduled time and 12 hours have not passed, the effectiveness of the pill remains. In that case, take the pill as soon as you remember and take the next pills at the correct time.
If more than 12 hours have passed, the effectiveness of the pill decreases. Then you must follow the rules given below. Remember, special caution is required if you forget to take the pill on any day in the 1st and 3rd week. Otherwise, the risk of becoming pregnant may be higher.
If you forget to take the pill in the first week and have had sexual intercourse that week before forgetting: Take the doctor's advice. If you have not had sexual intercourse, then:
- Take the forgotten tablet
- Take extra precautions for seven days
- Finish the pack
If you forget to take the pill in the second week:
- Take the forgotten tablet
- Finish the pack
If you forget to take the pill in the third week:
- Take the forgotten tablet
- Finish the pack
- Skip the tablet-free break
- Start the next pack
Or:
- Stop the current pack
- Observe the tablet-free break (not more than 6 days including the day of the forgotten tablet)
- Start the next pack
If you forget more than one pill in a pack, you must take your doctor's advice. If you forget to take pills in a pack and do not have your period on the first pill-free day, you may be pregnant. Take your doctor's advice before starting the next pack.
Caution:
Other physical conditions that may cause circulatory problems, but are not related to the use of combined contraceptives, require caution in all these cases. For example, diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, hemolytic uremic syndrome, chronic inflammation of the abdominal intestines, etc. – caution is required in all these cases. Frequent migraine attacks, tumors, long-term problems of liver function – caution is also required in these cases. Women who are breastfeeding also require caution because combined contraceptive pills can change the quantity and quality of breast milk. Diabetic women require caution when using combined oral contraceptives, especially when starting to take them. Women who have a history of chloasma gravidarum should avoid strong sunlight.
If combined oral contraceptive pill users experience the following undesirable problems, such as breast tenderness, headache, migraine, discomfort with contact lenses, various skin problems, edema, changes in body weight, etc., they should take their doctor's advice.
Therapeutic Class
Oral Contraceptive preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep away from light, store in a dry place at 2°C-25°C. Keep out of reach of children.
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