Femfolin 50mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Femfolin 50mg Capsule is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy. It helps to prevent the release and fertilization of the egg by sperm. It is safe for most of women, including breastfeeding mothers.
Femfolin 50mg Capsule 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. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. If 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, and acne. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it makes your menstrual cycle irregular, consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had diabetes, unexplained vaginal bleeding, and have high blood pressure. 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. Generally, if you experience vomiting within 2 hours of dose intake, take another dose as soon as you feel better.
Uses of Femfolin Capsule
Benefits of Femfolin Capsule
In Contraception
Femfolin 50mg Capsule is a contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant in multiple ways. Firstly, it prevents an egg from being released from your ovaries. Secondly, it makes the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb. Additionally, it prevents thickening of the lining of your womb, thereby making it unfavourable for an egg to grow in it. Femfolin 50mg Capsule is a reliable and safe method for contraception, if used correctly. It does not interrupt with sex and you can lead a normal routine life without any worries. Take it as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Femfolin Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Femfolin
- Headache
- Nausea
- Weight gain
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Mood changes
- Acne
- Breast pain
- Vomiting
How to use Femfolin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Femfolin 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Femfolin Capsule works
Femfolin 50mg Capsule is a progestin (female hormone). It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing the fertilization of the egg by sperm. It may also work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) and increasing the thickness of cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Femfolin 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Femfolin 50mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Femfolin 50mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Femfolin 50mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Femfolin 50mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Femfolin 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Femfolin 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Femfolin 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Use of Femfolin 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Femfolin Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Femfolin 50mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Femfolin 50mg Capsule helps prevent pregnancy.
- It is more than 99% effective, if taken correctly.
- Take it continuously at the same time everyday with no break between pack of pills.
- Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, it can also be taken by women who smoke, are over 35 yrs of age or are breastfeeding.
- If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill you will not be protected against pregnancy. Use other contraceptive methods such as condoms for the next two days.
- If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
- It may stop your periods or make them lighter, irregular or more frequent. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Progesterone Congeners
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins (Third generation)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Femfolin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Fulvestrant.
Do not consume Fulvestrant with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.
Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.
Do not consume Anastrozole with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.
Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen.
Do not consume Tamoxifen with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.
Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole.
Do not consume Letrozole with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.
Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.
Do not consume Raloxifene with Desogestrel. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Femfolin 50mg Capsule and what is it used for?
Femfolin 50mg Capsule is “progesterone only” oral contraceptive pill. Progesterone only pills contain the hormone progesterone, but don't contain estrogen. Femfolin 50mg Capsule contains Desogestrel, which is used to prevent pregnancy.
How and in what dose should I take Femfolin 50mg Capsule?
Take this medicine as per your doctor's advice. Take your tablet at about the same time everyday, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
Should I give a break after finishing my pack of Femfolin 50mg Capsule pills?
When you finish a pack, start the next pack straight away without having a break. You may have lighter, normal or no periods while taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule. Continue taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule without waiting for your next period.
How effective is this pill?
Femfolin 50mg Capsule is more than 99% effective when taken correctly. This means fewer than 1 woman in 100 who uses the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year. However, missing pills, vomiting, and diarrhoea can make it less effective.
What if I forget to take Femfolin 50mg Capsule?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue the usual dosing schedule. However, if the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms, at least for the next 7 days, to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing of doses may lead to unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). Consult your doctor, if this persists.
What if I vomit after taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule?
If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take another dose.
What are the common side effects of taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule?
You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule. Other common side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), acne, depression (sad mood), and breast pain. Most of them are temporary, if these persist consult with your doctor.
What are the advantages of using Femfolin 50mg Capsule (progesterone-only pill) over combined oral contraceptive pills?
The progesterone only pill can also be used by those women who are lactating. With progesterone-only pills, you would stay away from the side effects of estrogen, which are usually associated with combined oral contraceptive pills.
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