Product Description.:
Tablet , multi-colored , round round
21 yellow tablets 7 white tablets
Drug Manufacturer: BARR
Common Uses: This medicine is progesterone and estrogen combination contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before Using This Medicine: CIGARETTE SMOKING INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS HEART PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF THIS MEDICINE. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day). Women who are more than 35 years old may have a greater risk. Women who use this medicine should not smoke. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. AN ADDITIONAL FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL may be needed if you are taking aprepitant, azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), barbiturates (such as phenobarbital), bosentan, carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, phenylbutazone, St. John's wort, HIV protease inhibitors (such as ritonavir), hydantoins (such as phenytoin), modafinil, nevirapine, penicillins (such as ampicillin), pioglitazone, rifampin, tetracyclines (such as doxycycline), topiramate, or troglitazone. These medicines may decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pills. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about additional forms of birth control. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking ACE inhibitors (such as captopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan), aldosterone blockers (such as eplerenone), anticoagulants (such as warfarin or heparin), atorvastatin, beta-blockers (such as metoprolol), corticosteroids (such as prednisone), cyclosporine, lamotrigine, potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics (such as spironolactone), theophylline, tizanidine, troleandomycin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen or naproxen). DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including blood or bleeding problems, breast or uterus problems, cancer, chorea (jerky movements of the face, arms, or legs), depression, diabetes, fluid retention problems, gallbladder or pancreas problems, high blood calcium or potassium levels, irregular menstrual periods, seizures, severe headaches, high blood cholesterol or lipid levels, high blood pressure, jaundice, kidney problems, lupus, recent surgery, varicose veins, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have kidney or adrenal problems certain blood problems (such as porphyria) endometrial, cervical, or vaginal cancer estrogen-dependent growths certain heart problems (such as heart valve problems or certain types of irregular heartbeat) chest pain caused by angina certain types of severe headaches diabetes that affects circulation liver disease liver tumors uncontrolled high blood pressure or abnormal or undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of blood clotting problems, severe blood clots (such as in the lungs, legs, or eyes), certain blood vessel problems (such as bleeding in the brain, heart attack, or stroke), breast cancer, or yellowing of the eyes or skin caused by pregnancy or prior hormonal contraceptive use. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you are more than 35 years old and you smoke 15 or more cigarettes per day or if you have had surgery and will be confined to a bed or chair for an extended period of time. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IN CHILDREN who have not yet had their first menstrual period is not recommended. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving this medicine to your child. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
How to Use This Medicine: Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. AN ADDITIONAL PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET is available with this medicine. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR about how you should start to take your first pack of this medicine. IF YOU BEGIN TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE on the Sunday after your period starts, ask your doctor if you need an extra form of birth control for the first 7 days of your pack. IF YOU ARE SWITCHING FROM ANOTHER BIRTH CONTROL PILL to this medicine, start this medicine on the same day that you would have started a new pack of your previous birth control pills. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions about how to switch from another form of hormonal birth control to this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH OR WITH FOOD. STORE THIS MEDICINE at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), away from heat and light. Brief storage be
