Meliane 0.02mg/0.075mg tablet

Introduction

Expert Advice

INDICATIONS
This medication is used as oral contraception ( in the prevention of pregnancy).

PRECAUTIONS

Patients with family history of venous thromboembolism or arterial disease as well as diseases like hypertension(high blood pressure) , cardiac failure(heart failure) , renal (kidney) impairment, epilepsy (seizure), obesity , diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases (GI problems ), smoking , migraine and others.  Contact your healthcare provider for more details and inform them of your complete medical history and diseases.  Patients allergic to this medication or to any other medications should also inform their doctors .

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Avoid this medicine if you're pregnant. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of these conditions; Jaundice, severe liver disease, benign or malignant liver tumours.

SIDE EFFECTS

Breast enlargement , tenderness , pain ,edema( fluid retention in body) , depression, loss of libido(loss in desire to have sexual activity) , weight gain , GI upset ,  vaginal infections and discharge(fluid released from vagina) , breakthrough bleeding , skin reactions, hypertension (high blood pressure), pelvic pain(pain the region of the reproductive organs).

PREGNANCY :

These medications should not be used by pregnant females. Contact your healthcare provider for further details.

LACTATION
Females using this as a contraceptive should wait 6 weeks postpartum (after childbirth ) if lactating as it may reduce the milk production slightly. Use the lowest dose and contact your healthcare provider for further details.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used as an oral contraceptive (in the prevention of pregnancy).

Side Effects

Breast enlargement , tenderness , pain ,edema( fluid retention in body) , depression, loss of libido(loss in desire to have sexual activity) , weight gain , GI upset ,  vaginal infections and discharge(fluid released from vagina) , breakthrough bleeding , skin reactions, hypertension (high blood pressure), pelvic pain(pain the region of the reproductive organs).

Contraindications

Avoid this medicine if you're pregnant. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of these conditions; Jaundice, severe liver disease, benign or malignant liver tumours.

is it safe for me to take painkillers while on this medication?

There have been no known issues in patients taking painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetemol while taking this medication. However, consult your doctor before

Will this medication affect my mood?

Some patients may experience depressed mood and mood swings.

Does this medication make breasts bigger?

The level of hormones increases in patients who are taking this medication. These hormones can generate temporary increase in breast size.

Will this medication affect my periods?

Yes, this medication can affect your menstrual cycle. Some women may experience lighter bleeding and others may skip their cycles entirely.

Can I use this medication after the date of expiry?

Like any other medication, this medication should be discarded after the given date of expiry.