Product Description.:
WATSON, 966 or P1
dose pack , multi-colored , round round
Flat-faced beveled-edge84 white (WATSON and 966), 7 peach (WATSON and
Compare to: Seasonale
Uses: This medicine is an extended-cycle contraceptive pill (birth control pill) containing a progestin and an estrogen. This medicine is used to prevent pregnancy. It may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before Using This Medicine: WARNING: SMOKING CIGARETTES WHILE USING THIS MEDICINE INCREASES YOUR CHANCE OF HAVING SERIOUS HEART PROBLEMS. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING THIS MEDICINE. The risk of heart problems increases with age and with frequent smoking. Women greater than 35 years of age and women who smoke 15 or more cigarettes per day are at a greater risk for heart problems. 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 (such as condoms) may be needed if you are also taking azole antifungal medicines (such as ketoconazole or itraconazole), aprepitant, bosentan, barbiturates (such as phenobarbital), carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, HIV protease inhibitors (such as ritonavir), hydantoins (such as phenytoin), modafinil, nevirapine, oxcarbazepine, penicillin antibiotics (such as ampicillin), phenylbutazone, pioglitazone, primidone, rifampin, tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline), topiramate, troglitazone, or St. John's wort. An increased risk of pregnancy has been identified when taking these medicines with birth-control pills. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking anticoagulants (such as warfarin), atorvastatin, acetaminophen, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), beta-blockers (such as metoprolol or carvedilol), benzodiazepines (such as temazepam), clofibric acid, corticosteroids (such as prednisolone), cyclosporine, lamotrigine, morphine, salicylic acid, theophylline, tizanidine, or troleandomycin. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including a history of abnormal mammogram, blood or bleeding problems, blood in the urine, breast problems (such as lumps or fibrocystic disease), chorea (jerky, involuntary movements of the face, arms, or legs), diabetes or high blood sugar, endometriosis, gallbladder problems, growths in the uterus, irregular menstrual periods, lupus, mental or mood problems (such as depression), persistent headaches or migraines, heart problems, high blood calcium levels, high cholesterol or triglyceride levels in the blood, high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, obesity, pancreas problems, recent surgery, seizures, swelling problems, tobacco use, varicose veins, yellowing of the eyes or skin, allergies, pregnancy, breast-feeding, or if a family member has had breast cancer. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of blood clots (such as clots in the lungs, legs, or eyes) certain blood problems (such as porphyria) breast, endometrial, cervical, or vaginal cancer certain heart problems (such as heart valve problems or irregular heartbeat) chest pain caused by angina blood vessel problems (such as bleeding in the brain, heart attack, or stroke) certain types of severe headaches diabetes that affects circulation estrogen-dependent growths active liver disease liver tumors uncontrolled high blood pressure abnormal or undiagnosed vaginal bleeding if you have given birth within the last 4 weeks if you have had surgery and will be confined to a bed or chair for an extended period of time or if you have a history of yellowing of the eyes or skin caused by pregnancy or prior hormonal contraceptive use. 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. THIS MEDICINE COMES with an additional patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about using this medicine. Take this medicine with food if it upsets your stomach. DO NOT REMOVE THE TABLET from the blister packaging until you are ready to take this medicine. BEGIN TAKING THIS MEDICINE on the first Sunday following the start of your period, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If your period begins on a Sunday, begin taking this medicine on that day. TRY TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE at the same time every day, not more than 24 hours apart. After taking the last pill in the pack, start taking the first pill from a new pack the v
