Drug Uses

Triphasil is an oral contraceptive (commonly known as "the Pill") containing ingredients (levonorgestrel ) that to hormones body . Triphasil is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate cycle.

How Taken

To achieve effectiveness, Triphasil-21 Tablets must be taken exactly as directed and at intervals 24 hours. Triphasil-21 Tablets are a three-phase preparation. The dosage of Triphasil-21 Tablets is one for 21 consecutive menstrual cycle in the : 6 brown tablets (phase 1), followed by 5 white tablets (phase 2), and by the last 10 light-yellow tablets (phase 3), according to the . Tablets discontinued for 7 days (three weeks on, one ). It is recommended that Triphasil-21 Tablets be taken at the each day, preferably evening meal or at bedtime. During cycle of medication, the be instructed to take one Triphasil-21 Tablet daily in the order of 6 brown, 5 white and, finally, 10 light-yellow tablets, for twenty-one (21) consecutive days, beginning on day one (1) of her .

Warnings/Precautions

Tell your history, including history, especially: asthma, high , kidney disease, liver , stroke, history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high during pregnancy, excessive or fluid menstrual cycle, blood clots, heart attack, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high of cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes, depression. Depending on strength, this cause a patchy, darkening of the skin on the face (melasma). Higher more likely to cause melasma. Sunlight this you to avoid exposure . Consult regarding use of sunscreens clothing. It may take a long you to become you birth . Consult . Do not . Birth-control increase of strokes, blood clots, high , heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, and . Cigarette smoking (especially 15 or more ) and age (women 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years of age) further risk of stroke, blood clots, high and . Ask or doctor for a copy of the which risks in more detail. Consult for , including in non-smokers over 40 years of age. If you -sighted or wear , you vision problems. Also, your tolerance of the decrease. Contact doctor if these . Before , including , tell that birth . This not be used . If you or think be pregnant, inform immediately. Triphasil breast milk. This milk may effects on a nursing infant. Consult before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

The not be as effective if you , white or light yellow "active" pills, and particularly if you first or the light-yellow "active" pills in a pack.
If you MISS 1 brown, white or light-yellow :
1. Take it as soon as you remember. Take pill at your . This may take 2 pills in 1 day.
2. You do not need to use a back-up birth-control method if you .
3. You PREGNANT if you in the 7 days miss pills. You another birth-control method (such as condoms, spermicide, or sponge) as a back-up for those 7 days.
If you MISS 2 brown, white or light-yellow in a row in THE :
1. If you are a Day 1 Starter:
THROW rest of the and start a new same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter:
Keep taking 1 pill until Sunday.
On Sunday, THROW rest of the start a new pack of pills day.
2. You have this this is expected. However, if you period 2 months in a row, call or clinic might be pregnant.
3. You PREGNANT if you in the 7 days miss pills. You another birth-control method (such as condoms, spermicide, or sponge) as a back-up for those 7 days.
If you MISS 3 OR MORE brown, white or light-yellow in a row (during 3 weeks):
1. If you are a Day 1 Starter:
THROW rest of the and start a new same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter:
Keep taking 1 pill until Sunday.
On Sunday, THROW rest of the start a new pack of pills day.
2. You have this this is expected. However, if you period 2 months in a row, call or clinic might be pregnant.
3. You PREGNANT if you in the 7 days miss pills. You MUST another birth-control method (such as condoms, spermicide, or sponge) as a back-up for those 7 days.

Possible Side Effects

Triphasil dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea. If these or worsen, contact . Notify if you experience: severe depression, groin or calf pain, sudden , chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you effects above, contact or pharmacist.

Storage

Store at room 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.

Overdose

Serious have reported of large doses of oral contraceptives by young children. Over cause withdrawal bleeding in females. In case of over dosage, contact -care provider or pharmacist.

More Information

Your health-care take a medical history oral will . The may be delayed to another time if you request it and -care that it is appropriate to postpone it. You should be re-examined at least once a year. Be sure to inform -care provider if there is a family history of any of the previously in this leaflet. Be sure to keep with -care provider, because this is a time to determine if there signs of side effects of oral-contraceptive use. Do not drug condition the which it was prescribed. This been for you; do not give it to others want birth-control pills.

Disclaimer

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