Estroplus Tablet

Estroplus Tablet is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill which contains estrogen and progestin hormones. It works by stopping the complete development of a woman's egg each month.

Estroplus Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. You should have to start taking the pill on the day one of your menstrual cycle and continue taking it for whole month and start with a new pack once the pack get finished. During initial days, your body may take some time to prevent pregnancy. Hence, it is advisable to use a condom for initial 10 days of taking the medicine. In case you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, in that case, you must use a condom while intercourse for a period of 2 days. If you experience stomach upset, then start taking it with food in the evening or bedtime.

Headache, breast pain, nausea, and acne are some commonly seen side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You might experience spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently or persists longer. It might increase your blood pressure, monitor your blood pressure regularly.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack or have cancer of uterus/cervix, or vagina. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Do not take the medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding.