Warning: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise & judgment and expertise of your pharmacist. it shouldnot be construed to indicate that use of med is safe or effective for you. Consult your physician before using this drug.

Oral contraceptives

warning: Smoking cigarettes while using it pill increases your chance of having heart problems. don't smoke while using it medication. risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in women greater than 35 years of age) & with frequent smoking (15 cigarettes per day or greater).

Triphasil 28 Usage: this med is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control pills may be used for treating acne or as a 'morning after' med for emergency contraception. Consult your healthcare professional or pharmacist. Use of it medication does not protect you or youre partner against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea).

How to use Triphasil 28: Take this medication with food or immediately after meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to take this drug at the same time each day. this may help you to remember to take it. Learn proper use of your particular brand of tablet. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor or doctor if you have any questions. Use supplemental form of birth control during the first week of taking this drug since it takes while to be effective. Follow your doctor's directions exactly if this drug is being used as a 'morning after' pill.

Triphasil 28 side effects: this tablet may cause dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your physician. Notify your healthcare professional if you experience: severe depression, groin or calf pain, sudden severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or doctor.

Triphasil 28 Precautions: Before you take this medication, tell you're doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, especially: asthma, hypertension, kidney disease, liver disease, 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, it drug may cause a patchy, darkening of 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 & sunlamps. Consult youre doctor regarding use of sunscreens and protective clothing. it may take long time for you to become pregnant after you stop taking birth control tablets. Consult youre physician. 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) & age (women older than 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years about age) further increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure & heart attacks. Ask you're healthcare professional or doctor for a copy of patient labeling which explains these risks in more detail. Consult your doctor for any questions, including possible use in nonsmokers over 40 years about 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 healthcare professional if these problems occur. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the pharmacist that you take birth control tablets. this drug must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform youre pharmacist immediately. this drug passes into breast milk. this may affect milk production & may have harmful effects on nursing infant. Consult your pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Triphasil 28 drug interactions: Tell youre doctor what prescription & nonprescription drugs you taking. drugs that may decrease the effectiveness of tablet include: griseofulvin, much about of antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfas, cephalosporins), chloramphenicol, many seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine), dapsone, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), modafinil, nevirapine, St John's wort, bosentan, certain HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., amprenavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir), troglitazone. Ask your physician if you must use additional birth control methods while taking any of drugs mentioned above while taking birth control tablets. Also tell you're doctor if you use: thyroid hormone drugs, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), prednisone-like drugs, certain antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), 'blood thinners' (anticoagulants such as warfarin), insulin. this product can affect results of certain lab tests (e.g., thyroid). Inform every laboratory personnel that you use this drug. Birth control meds may significantly intensify effects of alcohol. Consult your pharmacist or pharmacist about this. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

Triphasil 28 Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.

Triphasil 28 special notes: do not allow anyone else to take it medication. Keep all appointments with you're pharmacist & laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination, including blood pressure measurements, breast & pelvic examinations, & PAP test (for vaginal cancer), at least one time year. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining youre own breasts, and report any lumps immediately. a manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be dispensed with each prescription. Read information carefully. Ask your doctor or doctor any questions you may have.

If you missed Triphasil 28 dose: Missed dose advice differs and depends on the brand used, & number of doses missed. Refer to the product package info for advice on missed doses. Ask you're doctor or healthcare professional if you have any questions.

Triphasil 28 Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Contraceptives