Lyta-28
OTC৳ 1/unit
Pack: ৳ 28
৳ 1/unit
Pack: ৳ 28
At a glance
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous Fumarate is a combined oral contraceptive pill used for contraception and treatment of irregular periods.
Indications
- Contraception: Used as a combined oral contraceptive pill for prevention of pregnancy.
- Irregular Periods: Used for the treatment of irregular menstrual cycles.
Pharmacology
This pill is an effective, temporary and short term birth control management for women. This tablet contains two hormones: Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol. Every single strip contains 28 tablets from which 21 tablets contains hormone and 7 tablets contains Iron.
Dosage
Adult Dose:
- Contraception: 1 active tablet PO daily for 21 days, then 1 inert tablet PO daily for 7 days.
- Missed Dose: 1 missed: take as soon as remembered or take 2 tablets on following day; use other contraception for next 7 days.
- 2 missed consecutively: Take 2 tablets as soon as remembered; use other contraception for next 7 days.
Starting: Start from the first day of menstruation (can start any day within first 5 days).
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Mood changes (including depression)
- Vaginal infections
- Irregular vaginal bleeding
- Pain and discomfort
- Breast pain
Rare Side Effects: Liver tumors, jaundice, high blood pressure, gallbladder problems.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Highly unsafe during pregnancy; animal and human studies have shown significant harmful effects.
Pregnancy Category: B3 — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Thrombotic disorder: Stop if thrombosis occurs; stop 4 weeks before major surgery and start 2 weeks after.
- Liver disease: Discontinue if jaundice occurs.
- High blood pressure: Monitor if controlled; stop if significant rise.
- Do not use if pregnant or suspected pregnancy.
- Smoking increases risk, especially over 35 years of age.
- Do not use if obese, on prolonged bed rest, or have history of blood clots.
Overdose effects
Overdose: No reports of serious illness from overdose; withdrawal bleeding in females and nausea may occur.
Storage conditions
Storage: Store below 30 degree C, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.