Introduction
Combination-3 is a medicine used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy) and in the treatment of irregular periods. It helps to prevent release of the ... View More
Uses of Combination-3
Side effects of Combination-3
How to use Combination-3
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. Combination-3 may be taken... View More
How Combination-3 works
Combination-3 is a combined oral contraceptive pill. It works by preventing the release of egg (ovulation) and affecting sperm movement in the womb to p... View More
Indication
Contraception
Adult Dose
Oral Contraception Adult The dosage of levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets is one white tablet daily for 21 consecutive days, followed by one... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment Use caution; monitor blood pressure
Contraindication
Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe arterial disease (or family history of atherogenic lipid profile); liver adenoma; porphyria; after evacu... View More
Mode of Action
Combination of hormonal contraceptives inhibits ovulation by modulating pituitary secretion of gonadotrophins, luteinising hormone and follicle stimulat... View More
Precaution
Sex-steroid dependent cancer; past ectopic pregnancy; malabsorption syndromes; functional ovarian cysts; active liver disease, recurrent cholestatic jau... View More
Side Effect
Menstrual irregularities; headache, dizziness; breast discomfort; gynaecomastia; depression; disturbance of appetite; wt changes; fluid retention; oedem... View More
Interaction
CYP3A4 inducers may decrease levels/effects eg aminoglutethimide, carbamazepine, nafcillin, nevirapine, atazanavir, nelfinavir, phenobarbital, phenytoin... View More
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