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Genlox DS 60mg Tablet

Centchroman (60mg)

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Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is a non-hormonal birth control medicine that contains centchroman (ormeloxifene). It is used to prevent pregnancy. It works by making it difficult for a fertilized egg to attach to the womb. Take it twice a week for the first 3 months and once a week thereafter. It may cause irregular or delayed periods. It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV.

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Last updated on 25 Sep 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)

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Product introduction

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill. It helps to prevent pregnancy as it does not allow implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

In higher doses, Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is also used to control abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who have not attained menopause (end of the monthly menstrual period). This medicine is only taken once a week, either with or without food. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor is the right person to decide the exact dose; hence, follow your doctor's advice.

There is limited data on the side effects of Genlox DS 60mg Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms that bother you or worsen while taking the medicine. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Genlox DS Tablet

Contraception : Genlox DS 60mg Tablet helps prevent pregnancy. It works by making it difficult for a fertilized egg to attach to the womb and develop into a pregnancy.

Benefits of Genlox DS Tablet

Contraception
Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is a non-hormonal oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. It works by altering the lining of the uterus, making it less suitable for implantation. Taken once or twice a week as advised, it offers a convenient and effective option for contraception with minimal hormonal side effects.

Side effects of Genlox DS Tablet

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 Genlox DS

Limited data available

How to use Genlox DS Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Genlox DS 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Genlox DS Tablet works

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is a birth control pill. It acts by preventing the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

Dosage

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is taken twice a week for the first 3 months. Take the first dose on the first day of your period and the second dose 3 days later. Continue taking it on these same two days each week for 3 months. From the fourth month, take one dose once a week on the same day.

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Quick tips

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive pill. Being a non-hormonal medicine, it has minimal side effects as compared to other hormonal birth control medicines.
It is also used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Genlox DS 60mg Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.
It is good for women who want an effective, reversible method of contraception (family planning) but not hormonal pills.
Genlox DS 60mg Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users and usually in the first three months.
The first pill should be taken on the first day of the period and the second pill three days later. Follow this for the first three months. Starting from the fourth month, take it once a week on the first pill day.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Genlox DS 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Genlox DS 60mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Genlox DS with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Lorlatinib (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lorlatinib with Centchroman. Lorlatinib may reduce blood levels of Centchroman.

Moderate

Tizanidine (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation, faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Tizanidine accordingly. Centchroman may raise blood levels of Tizanidine.

Moderate

Dabrafenib (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Dabrafenib may reduce efficacy of Centchroman.

Moderate

Danazol (Oral Route)

It is recommended to use alternative methods (IUDs, depot, or barrier methods) of contraception.

Moderate

Mifepristone (Oral Route)

In case of Cushing's syndrome, your doctor may recommend you to use non-hormonal forms of contraception like, condoms during treatment and for 1 month after stopping Centchroman. Mifepristone may reduce efficacy of Centchroman.

Frequently asked questions

What is Genlox DS 60mg Tablet and for what it is used for?

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet contains a non-hormonal medicine, i.e. Centchroman/Ormeloxifene. It is used as an oral contraceptive medicine. It may also be used in the treatment of uterine bleeding.

How and in what dose should I take Genlox DS 60mg Tablet?

You should take Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, as advised by your doctor. However, for contraception, you are required to take two tablets a week for the first 12 weeks ( for e.g. on Sunday and Wednesday), and then one tablet a week. It is also advisable to use condom, in addition to taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, for the period of the first 8 weeks of use.

I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Genlox DS 60mg Tablet safe for me?

Yes, Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it is a non-hormonal and non-steroidal medicine.

If I become pregnant while on Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, will my fetus be harmed?

Such a situation is called method failure where contraception fails to prevent pregnancy. In case you conceive even after taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, there is nothing to worry about. This medicine does not cause abnormalities in the fetus and the baby has normal growth and development. However, stop taking this medicine as soon as you get to know about your pregnancy.

Does Genlox DS 60mg Tablet cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?

No, Genlox DS 60mg Tablet does not cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia.

What if I miss my pill?

Take the missed pill as soon as you remember. If the pill is missed by 1 or more days but less than 7 days, follow the regular schedule and use an alternate method (e.g. condoms) till the next period. If the pill is missed by more than 7 days, restart the schedule like a new user.

What are the common side effects of taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet?

As per the clinical studies conducted so far in women of reproductive age groups, Genlox DS 60mg Tablet (Centchroman or Ormeloxifene) has been found to be safe and free from the common side effects of hormonal birth control pills. If any new sign or symptom bothers you while taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, please consult with your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

7- o- methylated isoflavonoids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)- Contraceptives

References

Lal J, Nitynand S, Asthana OP, Nagaraja NV, et al. Optimization of Contraceptive Dosage Regimen of Centchroman. Contraception. 2001;63(1):47-51. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Gandotra N, Sharma P, Sharma A, et al. The role of Sevista (ormeloxifene) in the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017;6(1):219-22. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
World's first non-steroidal birth control pill. Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.
Centchroman. USAID; [Accessed 17 Sep. 2026] (online). Available from:

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Product introduction

Uses of Genlox DS Tablet

Benefits of Genlox DS Tablet

Side effects of Genlox DS Tablet

How to use Genlox DS Tablet

How Genlox DS Tablet works

Dosage

All substitutes for Genlox DS 60mg Tablet

Novex DS Tablet

Sevista Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Lorlatinib (Oral Route)

Tizanidine (Oral Route)

Dabrafenib (Oral Route)

Danazol (Oral Route)

Mifepristone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Genlox DS 60mg Tablet and for what it is used for?

How and in what dose should I take Genlox DS 60mg Tablet?

I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Genlox DS 60mg Tablet safe for me?

If I become pregnant while on Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, will my fetus be harmed?

Does Genlox DS 60mg Tablet cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?

What if I miss my pill?

What are the common side effects of taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet?

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Habit Forming

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References

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