Generic:
Triphasil 1 month - 21 Tabs $75
Triphasil 3 months - 63 Tabs $175
Brand Name:
Triphasil 1 month - 21 Tabs $80
Triphasil 3 months - 63 Tabs $180 |
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Drug Uses
Triphasil is an oral contraceptive containing two active ingredients
(levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) that are similar to hormones that
your body naturally produces. Triphasil is used to prevent pregnancy or to
regulate your menstrual cycle.
How Taken
To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Triphasil must be taken exactly
as directed and at intervals not exceeding 24 hours. Triphasil is a three-phase
preparation. The dosage of Triphasil is one tablet daily for 21 consecutive
days per menstrual cycle in the following order: 6 brown tablets (phase 1),
followed by 5 white tablets (phase 2) and then followed by the last 10
light-yellow tablets (phase 3). Tablets are then discontinued for 7 days
(three weeks on and one week off). It is recommended that Triphasil be taken
at the same time each day, preferably after the evening meal or at bedtime.
During the first cycle of medication, the patient should be instructed to
take one Triphasil tablet daily in the order of 6 brown, 5 white and finally
10 light-yellow tablets for twenty-one (21) consecutive days, beginning on
day one (1) of her menstrual cycle.
Warnings/Precautions
Tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history,
especially: asthma, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver heart disease,
stroke, history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood pressure
during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual
cycle, blood clots, heart attack, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer,
high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes, depression. Depending
on strength, this drug may cause a patchy, darkening of the skin on the face
(melasma). Higher strengths are more likely to cause melasma. Sunlight may
intensify this darkening and you may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure
and sunlamps. Consult your doctor regarding use of sunscreens and protective
clothing. It may take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop
taking birth control pills. Consult your doctor. Do not smoke cigarettes.
Birth-control pills slightly increase your risk of strokes, blood clots,
high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems,
and liver tumors. Cigarette smoking (especially 15 or more cigarettes daily)
and age (women older than 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years of age) further
increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure and heart attacks.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the patient labeling which explain
these risks in more detail. Consult your doctor for any questions, including
possible use in non-smokers over 40 years of age. If you are near-sighted
or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems. Also, your tolerance
of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur.
Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you
take birth control pills. This drug must not be used during pregnancy. If
you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
Triphasil passes into breast milk. This may affect milk production and may
have harmful effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Possible Side Effects
Triphasil may cause dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset,
bloating, or nausea. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience: severe depression, groin or calf pain,
sudden severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast,
weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the eyes or skin.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdose
Serious ill effects have not been reported following ingestion of large doses
of oral contraceptives by young children. Over dosage may cause nausea and
withdrawal bleeding in females. In case of over dosage, contact your health-care
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