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Loette Tablet 21s

by Pfizer Ltd

₹379₹341

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Loette Tablet 21s

Introduction to Loette Tablet 21s

This drug can help in preventing pregnancy. It resists the development of the egg each month. It helps to prevent the fertilization. It helps to regulate the period more effectively and prevent pregnancy.

Safety Advice for Loette Tablet 21s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Caution is advised when consuming an Unwanted 21-Day Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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It is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice, as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects on the developing baby.

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It is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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It is not known whether this drug alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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There is limited information available on the use of this drug in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of this drug in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Loette Tablet 21s works

Ethinyl Estradiol is a synthetic estrogen that can decrease the luteinizing hormone, decrease the endometrial vascularization, and decrease the gonadotrophic hormone responsible for preventing ovulation. Levonorgestrel binds with progesterone, including androgen receptors, and can slow the release of gonadotropin-release hormone from the hypothalamus.

How To Use Loette Tablet 21s

  • Avoid chewing, breaking, and crushing it.
  • Take the proper dose as per the doctor's recommendations.
  • Finish the full course for proper effect.

Special Precautions About Loette Tablet 21s

  • Take advice from your doctor if you are allergic.
  • It should be consumed according to requirements and suggestions by doctors.

Benefits Of Loette Tablet 21s

  • It is effective in preventing pregnancy.
  • It also helps to prevent fertilization.

Side Effects Of Loette Tablet 21s

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Breast pain
  • Irregular uterine bleeding

Similar Medicine Of Loette Tablet 21s

What If I Missed A Dose Of Loette Tablet 21s

  • If you miss your dose, then take the dose immediately. 
    If you are too late to take the dose and the next dose timing is near, then follow the next dose. 
    You should not avoid double the dose to avoid overdosing. 

Health And Lifestyle

You should take physical exercise for a minimum 30 minutes. You should also focus on taking a healthy diet for better health.

Drug Interaction

  • Anticonvulsant- Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Fosphenytoin, and Primidone
  • Antifungal- Griseofulvin

Drug Food Interaction

  • Grapefruit juice

Disease Explanation

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Unwanted pregnancy occurs when a pregnancy is not planned or desired, leading to social, emotional, or health challenges.

FAQ's on Loette Tablet 21s

Are birth control pills safe?

The birth control pill is a safe and effective method of birth control. Most young women who take the Pill have none to very few side effects. The side effects that some women have while on the Pill include: irregular menstrual bleeding (more common with the mini-pill)

What if I vomit after taking Loette?

If you vomit within 3-4 hours after taking Loette tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take an another dose as soon as you feel well enough.

Can Loette cause bleeding or spotting between the regular menstrual periods?

Yes, Loette can cause some unexpected bleeding or spotting, especially during the first three months. Do not stop taking Loette because of this. This bleeding or spotting decreases with time. You may have unexpected bleeding if you do not take the pills regularly. Consult your doctor if the spotting continues for more than seven days or if the bleeding is heavy.

Is Loette a good pill?

Loette Tablet 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.

What are the common side effects of taking Loette?

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Loette. 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.

Can birth control pills help you lose weight?

Can birth control help women lose weight? Birth control pills wont decrease appetite or improve a womans metabolism. However, some birth control options can prevent water retention and also act as a diuretic, which can give women who would otherwise retain water a slimmer appearance.

How and in what dose should I take Loette?

Take this medicine as per the advice of your doctor. However, take it at the same time each day, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.

When should we take Ipill?

Take the first one as soon as possible. Take the second one 12 hours later. The first dose must be taken within 72 hours (three days) after unprotected sex (it could be five days according to your doctors prescription). The sooner you take the ECP, the better it will work.

Is Loette a combined pill?

LOETTE 28 is a combined oral contraceptive pill for the prevention of pregnancy. It contains two different female hormones, levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol. Each of the 21 round pink tablets contains 100 micrograms of levonorgestrel and 20 micrograms ethinylestradiol.

What if I forget to take Loette?

If you forget to take one tablet, take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets at same time and then follow the usual dosing schedule. However, if you forget to take two or more doses, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. In this case, start taking the tablet as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms for at least 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.

Can Loette be taken by a patient who smokes?

Loette should not be taken by a person who smokes. Smoking increases the risk of serious side effects like death from heart attack, blood clots or stroke. The risk increases in patients who are obese or over 35 years of age and people who are heavy smokers. Inform your doctor if you smoke, before taking Loette.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Loette?

The use of Loette is not recommended to patients with known allergy to any of its components or excipients. It is not advised to be used by patients with a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, migraine headache, liver disease or tumors, uterine bleeding, breast cancer, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (blood clot).

Will birth control make my boobs bigger?

Many birth control pills contain the same hormones, estrogen and progestin, which is a synthetic form of progesterone. Starting to take the pill can stimulate the breasts to grow. However, any increase in size is typically slight.

What are Yasmin tablets?

Yasmin (ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone) is a combination of two female hormones prescribed as a 28-day oral contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. Yasmin works by inhibiting the release of an egg during the menstrual cycle.

What if I miss my regular menstrual periods while taking Loette?

If you miss your menstrual periods while taking Loette, you may be pregnant. Some women may miss periods or have light periods while taking Loette even if they are not pregnant. Contact your doctor if you think you are pregnant or have missed one or two periods. This may happen in case you are not taking Loette at the same time every day.

What is the use of Loette tablet?

Loette is an oral contraceptive, commonly known as a "birth control pill" or "the Pill". Loette tablets contain two hormones (levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol), which prevent you from becoming pregnant if taken correctly. They are similar to the hormones that your body normally produces.

What is Loette and what is it used for?

Loette is a combined oral contraceptive medicine that contains two hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is used to prevent pregnancy.

What are levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets?

Uses. This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin (levonorgestrel) and an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Thursday, 29 August, 2024

Prescription Required

Loette Tablet 21s

by Pfizer Ltd

₹379₹341

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Loette Tablet 21s

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