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Drug Uses
Triphasil is an oral contraceptive (commonly known as
"the Pill") containing two active ingredients
(levonorgestrel and ethinyloestradiol) that are similar
to hormones that your body naturally produces. Triphasil
is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual
cycle.
How Taken
To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Triphasil-21
Tablets must be taken exactly as directed and at intervals
not exceeding 24 hours. Triphasil-21 Tablets are a three-phase
preparation. The dosage of Triphasil-21 Tablets is one
tablet daily for 21 consecutive days per menstrual cycle
in the following order: 6 brown tablets (phase 1), followed
by 5 white tablets (phase 2), and then followed by the
last 10 light-yellow tablets (phase 3), according to
the prescribed schedule. Tablets are then discontinued
for 7 days (three weeks on, one week off). It is recommended
that Triphasil-21 Tablets be taken at the same time
each day, preferably after the evening meal or at bedtime.
During the first cycle of medication, the patient should
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 menstrual cycle. Warnings/Precautions
Tell your doctor your entire medical history, including
family medical history, especially: asthma, high blood
pressure, kidney disease, liver heart disease, stroke,
history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood
pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or
fluid retention during menstrual cycle, blood clots,
heart attack, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer,
high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes,
depression. Depending on strength, this drug may cause
a patchy, darkening of the skin on the face (melasma).
Higher strengths are more likely to cause melasma. Sunlight
may intensify this darkening and you may need to avoid
prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Consult your doctor
regarding use of sunscreens and protective clothing.
It may take a long time for you to become pregnant after
you stop taking birth control pills. Consult your doctor.
Do not smoke cigarettes. Birth-control pills slightly
increase your risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood
pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision
problems, and liver tumors. Cigarette smoking (especially
15 or more cigarettes daily) and age (women older than
35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years of age) further increase
the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure
and heart attacks. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for
a copy of the patient labeling which explain these risks
in more detail. Consult your doctor for any questions,
including possible use in non-smokers over 40 years
of age. If you are near-sighted or wear contact lenses,
you may develop vision problems. Also, your tolerance
of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor
if these problems occur. Before having surgery, including
dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take birth
control pills. This drug must not be used during pregnancy.
If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant,
inform your doctor immediately. Triphasil passes into
breast milk. This may affect milk production and may
have harmful effects on a nursing infant. Consult your
doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose
The pill may not be as effective if you miss brown,
white or light yellow "active" pills, and
particularly if you miss the first few brown or the
last few light-yellow "active" pills in a
pack.
If you MISS 1 brown, white or light-yellow active pill:
1. Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill
at your regular time. This means you may take 2 pills
in 1 day.
2. You do not need to use a back-up birth-control method
if you have sex.
3. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7
days after you miss pills. You MUST use 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 active pills
in a row in THE 3rd WEEK:
1. If you are a Day 1 Starter:
THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start a new
pack that same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter:
Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday.
On Sunday, THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start
a new pack of pills that same day.
2. You may not have your period this month but this
is expected. However, if you miss your period 2 months
in a row, call your doctor or clinic because you might
be pregnant.
3. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7
days after you miss pills. You MUST use 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 active
pills in a row (during the first 3 weeks):
1. If you are a Day 1 Starter:
THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start a new
pack that same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter:
Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday.
On Sunday, THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start
a new pack of pills that same day.
2. You may not have your period this month but this
is expected. However, if you miss your period 2 months
in a row, call your doctor or clinic because you might
be pregnant.
3. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7
days after you miss pills. You MUST use another birth-control
method (such as condoms, spermicide, or sponge) as a
back-up for those 7 days. Possible Side Effects
Triphasil may cause dizziness, headache, lightheadedness,
stomach upset, bloating, or nausea. If these effects
persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Notify your
doctor if you experience: severe depression, groin or
calf pain, sudden severe headache, 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 notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist. Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and
sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose
Serious ill effects have not been reported following
ingestion of large doses of oral contraceptives by young
children. Over dosage may cause nausea and withdrawal
bleeding in females. In case of over dosage, contact
your health-care provider or pharmacist. More Information
Your health-care provider will take a medical and family
history before prescribing oral contraceptives and will
examine you. The physical examination may be delayed
to another time if you request it and the health-care
provider believes that it is appropriate to postpone
it. You should be re-examined at least once a year.
Be sure to inform your health-care provider if there
is a family history of any of the conditions listed
previously in this leaflet. Be sure to keep all appointments
with your health-care provider, because this is a time
to determine if there are early signs of side effects
of oral-contraceptive use. Do not use the drug for any
condition other than the one for which it was prescribed.
This drug has been prescribed specifically for you;
do not give it to others who may want birth-control
pills. Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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