Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets Description
Estro Plus tablet is a combined oral contraceptive containing two hormones ethinyl estradiol and dienogest which is used in the prevention of pregnancy. It can also be used to regularise periods, red
uce the heavy blood flow and pain during the menstrual cycle and treat acne caused due to hormonal imbalance. Take this tablet as directed by your doctor. Some common side effects observed on taking this medicine are headache, enlargement of the breast, and bleeding between the periods may occur. This medicine may increase the risk of blood clots, thus should be used with caution in those who have a tendency or history of blood clots. Estro Plus tablet is not recommended in women over 35 years of age and who smoke, as cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious heart-related problems. This medicine should not be given to women whose BMI is below 30 kg/m2. Stop this medicine immediately if you become pregnant or experience heavy uterine bleeding. Before starting the Estro Plus tablet, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
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Contains | Dienogest(2.0 Mg) + Ethinylestradiol(30.0 Mcg) |
Uses | Birth control tablet |
Side effects | Headache, enlargement of breast, bleeding between the periods |
Therapy | FEMALE HORMONE PILLS |
Uses of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
- Estro Plus tablet is used as a birth control pill (oral contraceptive)
- Can also be effective in the treatment of severe acne, and regularise painful and heavy periods
Contraindications of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
- If you are allergic to dienogest and/or ethinyl estradiol or any other ingredient in the medicine
- If you have or ever have had a blood clot in your legs (deep vein thrombosis), in your lungs (pulmonary embolism) or other organs
- If you have disorders that affect your blood clotting
- If you have undergone any surgery due to which you cannot walk
- If you have had a heart attack or stroke or its symptoms like severe chest pain, jaw pain
- If you are suffering from disorders like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high levels of homocysteine all of which make you prone to clots in your blood vessels
- If you suffer from a type of migraine known as migraine with aura
- If you have or ever had a liver tumour or any form of liver disease
- If you have breast cancer or cancer of the female reproductive organs
- If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina( female reproductive part) or you lack periods (amenorrhea)
Side effects of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
- Headache
- Untimely bleeding or spotting
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- Tiredness
- Mood swings
- Weight gain
- Breast pain, enlargement of breast
Precautions and Warnings of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding
- You are planning any surgery
- You are prone to blood clots and/or you have a history or past medical condition of a blood clot.
- You have liver, kidney or gallbladder disease
- You have diabetes or jaundice
- You have heart disease or high blood pressure
- You have abnormal bleeding from the uterus
- You suffer from mood swings
- You are suffering from fits, inflammation of the intestines(inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis), inherited disease of red blood cells ( sickle cell anaemia), elevated levels of fat in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia) or positive family history for this condition, inflammation of the veins (superficial thrombophlebitis), a blood disorder that leads to blood clotting that leads to kidney failure (haemolytic uraemic syndrome), a disorder of body's immune system (systemic lupus erythematosus SLE), dark swollen veins (varicose veins)...
- You have disease conditions like hearing loss, porphyria (a disease of the blood), gestational herpes (skin rash with blisters during pregnancy), Sydenham’s chorea (a nerve disease causing sudden movements of the body), that developed on previous use of sex hormones...
- You have suffered from a skin condition of golden white patches on the skin known as pregnancy patches (or chloasma when developed on the face)
- You are on the following medications carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, and St. John’s wort, as these decrease the efficiency of Estro Plus tablet
- You have missed the dose for more than 7 days
Mode of Action of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
- Take Estro Plus tablet one every day for the span of 21 days
- Once the pack is over, your next pack generally starts between day 2 and day 5 of your menstrual cycle. Please consult your doctor before use
- Take the medicine as a whole with a glass of water
Interactions of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Estro Plus tablet along with medicines used in the treatment of fits (e.g. primidone, phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate), tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin), HIV and Hepatitis C Virus infections (so-called protease inhibitors and nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as ritonavir, nevirapine, efavirenz), fungal infections (e.g. griseofulvin, ketoconazole), products containing St. John's wort, verapamil, macrolides (for example, clarithromycin, erythromycin), diltiazem and penicillin antibiotics like ampicillin and dicloxacillin affect the serum concentration of Estro Plus tablet and increase the risk of untimely bleeding....
- Estro Plus tablet reduces the efficiency of medicine lamotrigine (used for fits) and increases the frequency of fits
- The efficacy of medicines used to suppress the immune system (ciclosporins) is decreased when used along with the Estro Plus tablet
- Women who are taking medicines for their thyroid hormone need an increase in dosage when concomitantly using Estro Plus mcg
- The use of contraceptive steroids may influence the results of certain laboratory tests, including biochemical parameters of liver, thyroid, adrenal and renal function, plasma levels of (carrier) proteins....
Storage and disposal of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
- Store Estro Plus tablets at room temperature(10-30°C) in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Estro Plus Strip Of 21 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Estro Plus tablet cause weight gain?
Q: What are some points that I need to keep in mind if I miss a dose of Estro Plus tablet?
Q: I am taking Estro Plus tablet for 12 days now and I experience spotting of blood, is it normal?
Q: Can Estro Plus tablet be used for endometriosis?
Q: Can I take Estro Plus mcg as an emergency contraceptive?
Q: Will Estro Plus mcg protect me from sexually transmitted diseases?
Q: What is the dosage of Estro Plus?
Q: What is the composition of Estro Plus?
References
- Qlaira film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 8 March 2022]
- NATAZIA [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021 [cited 8 March 2022]
- Dienogest | DrugBank Online [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2021 [cited 8 March 2022]
- Ethinylestradiol | DrugBank Online [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2021 [cited 8 March 2022]
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