Unwanted 21days Strip Of 21 Tablets
Medical Description
Unwanted 21 days tablet is an oral contraceptive pill that contains a combination of levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol as active components. This tablet is used as a contraceptive pill for women wh
o wish to delay the pregnancy. It works by preventing the release of the egg and restricting the movement of the sperm in the womb. Thus, blocking its union with the egg. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have any liver or pancreas problems or have cancer of the breast, uterus or vagina. Inform your doctor if you are above 35 years or smoke and about all the medicines, herbs and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting this medicine. Take Unwanted 21 as advised by the doctor for the exact duration. This medicine should be taken on the 1st day of the menstrual cycle and continued taking for the next 21 days. You can take this medicine with or without food.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹56.10 |
You Save | ₹9.90 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Levonorgestrel(0.15 Mg) + Ethinylestradiol(0.03 Mg) |
Uses | Oral contraceptive pill |
Side effects | Headache, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, stomach discomfort |
Therapy | FEMALE HORMONE PILLS |
Uses of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
Contraindications of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to levonorgesterol, ethinylestradiol or any other ingredients of Unwanted 21 days tablet.
- If you have a history of any blood clot formation or bleeding disorder.
- If you have any problems with your heart like stroke, heart attack or chest pain.
- If you have or had a history of migraine attacks.
- If you had or have pancreas or liver problems.
- If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol.
- If you have a history of vaginal bleeding (cause not established), absent periods for more than 3 months (amenorrhea).
- If you have or are suspected of having breast cancer or cancer of the genital organs (private parts).
- If you are taking treatment for Hepatitis C with a medicine that contains Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir plus Dasabuvir.
Side effects of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
- Headache
- Migraine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Weight gain
- Skin allergies
- Mood swings
- Pain and tenderness of the breast
- Reduced sex drive
Precautions and Warnings of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a family history of breast cancer, diabetes, fits or other brain disorders.
- You have high blood pressure or cholesterol.
- You have a disease of the liver, gall bladder or inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
- You have a blood disease that damages the kidneys (hemolytic uremic syndrome).
- You have an immune system disorder like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- You have a history of pregnancy patches especially on the face (chloasma).
- You have a disease that first appeared during pregnancy like porphyria (an inherited haemoglobin defect), hearing loss, gestational herpes (vesicular skin rashes during pregnancy) and Sydenham's chorea (rapid, irregular movements of the body)....
- You have a family history or previous history of serious allergic reactions causing swelling of the face and throat, breathing difficulty, skin rashes and blisters (hereditary angioedema).
- You should let the doctor or the laboratory person know that you are using this medicine while going for a lab test, as this medicine may interfere with the lab tests.
Directions for Use of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
- Unwanted 21 days tablet should be swallowed as a whole, with a full glass of water. Do not break, cut or chew the medicine.
- You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
- Store Unwanted 21 days tablet below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
- Discard this medicine when it is expired or no longer needed.
Dosage of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
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Interactions of UNWANTED 21DAYS STRIP OF 21 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Unwanted 21 days tablet along with medicines used to treat fits (Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, etc.), medicines used to treat HIV infection (Nevirapine, Ritonavir), anti-infectives (Penicillin, Griseofulvin, etc.), medicines that increase the stomach and intestine problems (Metoclopramide) and herbal supplements like St.John's Wort (used to treat a psychiatric illness), may alter the effects of Unwanted 21 days tablet....
- Concomitant use of this tablet along with some anti-seizure medications like Lamotrigine and immunosuppressants like Cyclosporine (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease) should be avoided....
- Concomitant use of this tablet with certain antiviral medicines may affect your liver enzymes. Thus, this tablet should be stopped and can be restarted 2 weeks after completing the treatment.
- Other medicines like Rifampicin and Carbamazepine should be used cautiously.
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How to take Unwanted 21 days tablet?
- You should take an Unwanted 21 days tablet as advised by your doctor. You need to swallow it, with water and not chew, cut or break it. You need to take it regularly and at a fixed time.
- Unwanted 21 days tablet is usually taken from the first day of the menstrual cycle and continued till 21 days, followed by 7 days of no pill days. To know more about the medicine schedule talk to your doctor....
Q: Can I stop taking Unwanted 21 days tablet midway?
Q: What are the things I should avoid while taking Unwanted 21 days tablet?
- Do not stop taking Unwanted 21 days tablet on your own.
- Do not use combinations of hormonal contraceptives like pills, patches or rings all at one time. Stick to any one method.
- Be cautious if you are older than 35 years, overweight, have a family history of thrombosis or clot formation.
- Discuss with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, migraine or heart disease.
- Be watchful of your diet, weight gain and any metabolic disorders.
Q: Can I take Unwanted 21 days tablet for heavy periods?
Q: Does Unwanted 21 days tablet cause weight gain?
Q: What is withdrawal bleeding?
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Q: Can I smoke while taking Unwanted 21 days tablet?
Q: Is one pill of Unwanted 21 tablet enough to stop pregnancy?
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Q: What is the composition of Unwanted 21?
Q: Can I take Unwanted 21 for irregular periods?
References
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