Indication
To prevent pregnancy. It is a type of contraceptive, sometimes known as the pill or mini-pill.
Contra Indication
Hypersensitivity.Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, pregnancy, lactation. Thromboembolic disorders. History of seizures. Markedly impaired liver functions.
Caution
Heart disease, sex-steroid dependent cancer, past ectopic pregnancy, malabsorption syndromes, functional ovarian cysts, active liver disease, recurrent cholestatic jaundice, history of jaundice in pregnancy, history of CV or renal impairment, DM, asthma, epilepsy, migraine, depression and thromboembolism, lactation.
Side Effect
Menstrual irregularities, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, breast discomfort, gynecomastia, depression, skin disorders, disturbance of appetite, wt changes, fluid retention, oedema, changes in libido, cholestatic jaundice, hair loss or hirsutism.
Franco Indian Pharmaceutical
Sandoz Pvt. Ltd. (Novartis India)