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About Smartilon 20 Tablet

DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL is an oral hormonal combination drug containing Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, primarily used for contraception and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods). Contraception is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy and is used in family planning. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg. Dysmenorrhea is irregular and painful periods, leading to abdominal pain, digestion problems, fainting, vomiting, and nausea.

DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL contains Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, primarily used for contraception. DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL contains two female sex hormones which help to prevent pregnancy in multiple ways. It prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries and makes the fluid present in the cervix thick, making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb. In addition to this, it prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is necessary for an egg to grow and multiple.

DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL can be taken with or without food but taken at the same time every day for best results. Like all medicines, DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects are headache, weight increase or decrease, acne, abdominal pain, cramps, and depression. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Do not use DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL if you are pregnant or have recently delivered a baby.

Inform your doctor before starting DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL if you are over 35 years, smoke, have, or ever had a heart problem, cancer (breast, uterus, or vagina), uterine bleeding, liver or kidney problem. If you have missed a dose or are late by 12 hours, please wear a condom for 5 days during sexual intercourse to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Do not take medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding.  If you have a migraine, please inform your doctor, as taking DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL may increase your headache.

Uses of Smartilon 20 Tablet

Contraception and Treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular periods).

Medicinal Benefits of Smartilon 20 Tablet

DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL is an oral hormonal combination drug, containing Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, primarily used for contraception. DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL contains two female sex hormones, progestin, and estrogen, which help prevent pregnancy in multiple ways. It prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries and makes the fluid present in the cervix thick, making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb. In addition to this, it prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is necessary for an egg to grow and multiple. DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL is generally taken for 21 days starting from day one of the menstrual cycle, and then for the next 7 days, it is not taken, and the same course is repeated.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Your doctor will suggest how you take the course of DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL.

Side Effects of Smartilon 20 Tablet

• Headache
• Increase in weight
• Acne
• Abdominal pain
• Cramps
• Breast pain
• Depression

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Please inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer (breast, cervix, or uterus), diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease, or abnormal uterine bleeding before taking DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL. Smoking may increase the risk of a cardiovascular event in women over 35 years when taking DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL. DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL does not protect against any sexually transmitted disease or HIV. If pregnancy occurs while you are taking DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL, please consult your doctor to use it as a birth control pill. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Sometimes, you may experience spotting or bleeding in between missed periods or menstrual periods. If the spotting persists, please consult your doctor. Do not use DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL if you are pregnant or have recently delivered a baby. If you have missed a dose or are late by 12 hours, please wear a condom for 5 days while having sexual intercourse to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Do not take medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding. If you have migraines, please inform your doctor, as taking DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL may increase your headache.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL may interact with anti-viral medicines (paritaprevir, ritonavir), blood thinners (aspirin), pain-killer (acetaminophen), anti-anginal drugs (diltiazem), medicines used to treat stomach acid (esomeprazole, fluconazole, omeprazole, letrozole), cyanocobalamin, anti-allergy (cetirizine), antibiotics (moxifloxacin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Inform your doctor if you smoke,  have, or ever had liver or kidney disease, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, abnormal uterine bleeding, breast, cervix, uterus cancer, or anemia.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL to avoid unpleasant side effects.

PREGNANCY

Caution should be exercised. Hormonal medicines can affect the developing baby. It is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

BREAST FEEDING

Other forms of contraception should be used instead of DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

LIVER

DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

DESOGESTREL+ETHINYLESTRADIOL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.