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Ormalin 60 Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION
Salt Synonyms
Ormeloxifene
Storage
Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Ormalin 60 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, Ormalin 60 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.

It is a non-hormonal medicine with very minimal side effects but in some cases, it may cause irregularity in your menstrual cycle. If this bothers you or appears serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing this. 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 Ormalin Tablet


How to use Ormalin 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. Ormalin 60 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ormalin Tablet works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ormalin 60 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ormalin 60 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ormalin 60 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ormalin 60 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ormalin 60 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ormalin 60 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Ormalin 60 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.
  • Ormalin 60 Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.
  • Ormalin 60 Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
  • It is good for women who want an effective, reversible method of contraception (family planning) but not hormonal pills.
  • Ormalin 60 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. 
  • Ormalin 60 Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Flavonoids and Ether
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)- Contraceptives

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ormalin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Lorlatinib may reduce blood levels of Centchroman. Do not consume Lorlatinib with Centchroman.
Carfilzomib may reduce efficacy of Centchroman. It is recommended to use barrier methods (like condoms), IUDs, or a depot for contraception. Your doctor may monitor your treatment... More
Concurrent use may increase side effects of Tizanidine. Centchroman may raise blood levels of Tizanidine. watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedati... More
Mifepristone may reduce efficacy of Centchroman. In case of Cushing's syndrome, your doctor may recommend you to use non-hormonal forms of contraception like, condoms during treat... More
If used together, If used together, Danazol may interrupt the efficacy of Centchroman. It may also lead to the development of male physical characteristics in a female fetus. It i... More

Patient concerns

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Contraception and birth control
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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I want to ask about better contraception
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
copper t, ocp, condom all r good. its upto u to choose
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FAQs

What is Ormalin 60 Tablet and for what it is used for?

Ormalin 60 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 Ormalin 60 Tablet?

You should take Ormalin 60 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 Ormalin 60 Tablet, for the period of the first 8 weeks of use.

I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Ormalin 60 Tablet safe for me?

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

If I become pregnant while on Ormalin 60 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 Ormalin 60 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 Ormalin 60 Tablet cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?

No, Ormalin 60 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 Ormalin 60 Tablet?

As per the clinical studies conducted so far in women of reproductive age groups, Ormalin 60 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 Ormalin 60 Tablet, please consult with your doctor.

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References

  1. 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:External Link
  2. 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:External Link

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