Triphasil is an oral contraceptive. Oral contraceptives
are commonly known as 'the Pill'. Triphasil pills contain
two active ingredients (levonorgestrel and ethinyloestradiol)
that can stop you from becoming pregnant if taken correctly.
They are similar to hormones your body normally produces
Uses
This medication is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate
your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control
pills may be used for treating acne or as a "morning
after" pill for emergency contraception. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist. Use of this medication does
not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted
diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea).
How to UseTriphasil
Take Triphasil with food or immediately after a meal to
prevent stomach upset. Try to take Triphasil at the same
time each day. This may help you to remember to take it.
Learn proper use of your particular brand of medication.
Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Use
a supplemental form of birth control during the first
week of taking Triphasil since it takes a while to be
effective. Follow your doctor's directions exactly if
this drug is being used as a "morning after"
pill.
Overdose of Triphasil If overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include nausea and vomiting. Females may
experience vaginal bleeding.
Missed Dose of Triphasil Missed dose advice differs and depends on the
brand used, and the number of doses missed. Refer to the
product package information for advice on missed doses.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Storage condition of Triphasil
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.
Possible side effect of Triphasil Drug
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.
Precautions for taking Triphasil Drug
Before you take Triphasil, 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 explains these risks in more detail.
Consult your doctor for any questions, including possible
use in nonsmokers 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.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription
drugs you are taking. Drugs that may decrease the effectiveness
of the pill include: griseofulvin, many antibiotics (e.g.,
penicillins, macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfas, cephalosporins),
chloramphenicol, many seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin,
barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine), dapsone, rifamycins
(e.g., rifampin), modafinil, nevirapine, nelfinavir, ritonavir,
St John's wort, troglitazone. Ask your doctor if you should
use additional birth control methods while taking any
of the drugs mentioned above while taking birth control
pills. Also tell your doctor if you use: thyroid hormone
drugs, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide),
prednisone-like drugs, certain antidepressants (e.g.,
tricyclics), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), "blood
thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin), insulin.
This product can affect the results of certain lab tests
(e.g., thyroid). Inform all laboratory personnel that
you use this drug. Birth control pills may significantly
intensify the effects of alcohol. Consult your doctor
or pharmacist about this. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Notes
Do not allow anyone else to take Triphasil. Keep all appointments
with your doctor and the laboratory. You should have a
complete physical examination, including blood pressure
measurements, breast and pelvic examinations, and a PAP
test (for vaginal cancer), at least once a year. Follow
your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts,
and report any lumps immediately. A manufacturer's fact
sheet about this drug should be dispensed with each prescription.
Read the information carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
any questions you may have.
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should
not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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medical advice. Be sure to contact your physician, pharmacist
or other health care provider for more information about
this medication.
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