PRODUCT DETAILS

About Freedom 28 Tablet

ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL belongs to the class of medications called ‘contraceptives’ primarily used for birth control and treating dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods). Contraception is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy and is used in family planning. Dysmenorrhea is irregular and painful, leading to abdominal pain, digestion problems, fainting, vomiting, and nausea.

Uses of Freedom 28 Tablet

Contraception, Dysmennohrea (irregular menstrual cycle)

Medicinal Benefits of Freedom 28 Tablet

ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL is a combination of three medicines: Levonorgestrel, Ethinylestradiol, and Ferrous fumarate. It is primarily used for contraception (prevent pregnancy). It increases menstrual cycle regularity and decreases blood loss. It decreases the incidence of iron-deficiency anemia, dysmenorrhea (irregular or painful periods), functional ovarian cysts, and ectopic pregnancies (pregnancy outside the womb). Long-term use may decrease the incidence of fibroadenomas and fibrocystic disease of the breast (lumps in the breast), acute pelvic inflammatory disease (inflammation of the pelvic organs), and cancer of the ovary and vagina. 

Directions for Use

ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL is available in the form of tablets: Oral tablet: This should be taken as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Take the tablets at a fixed time every day for the best resuls. The dose and duration are determined by your doctor.

Side Effects of Freedom 28 Tablet

• Acne
• Amenorrhea (absence of menses)
• Tenderness, pain, or swelling of the breasts
• Decrease in secretion of breast milk after giving birth
• Dizziness
• Edema (fluid retention)
• Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating
• Unwanted hair growth
• Intolerance to contact lenses
• Changes in sexual desire
• Loss of scalp hair
• Change in menstrual flow
• Dark patches on the skin
• Mood changes
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Vaginal discharge
• Vomiting
• Loss or gain of appetite

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

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL increases the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, gallbladder disease, liver tumors, cancer of the ovary, breast, cervix, or vagina, and inflammation of the pancreas. Do not stop taking this medicine even if there is irregular menses or spotting. Missing pills can also cause spotting or light bleeding. Do not switch to another brand or another type of birth control without informing your doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL may interact with an antitubercular drug (rifampicin), drugs used for epilepsy (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate, carbamazepine, and phenylbutazone), drugs used for HIV (ritonavir and modafinil), antibiotics, penicillins, and tetracyclines, herbal products containing St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL should not be used in patients with a history of heart attack or stroke, blood clots in the legs (thrombophlebitis), lungs (pulmonary embolism), or eyes, blood clots in the deep veins of your legs, known or suspected breast cancer or cancer of the lining of the uterus, cervix, or vagina, liver tumor (benign or cancerous), angina pectoris (chest pain), unexplained vaginal bleeding, jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin) during pregnancy or during previous use of the pill, heart rhythm disorders, diabetes affecting your circulation, headaches with neurological symptoms, uncontrolled high blood pressure, liver disease, and surgery with prolonged bed rest.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Alcohol consumption should be avoided while using ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL

PREGNANCY

• ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL is a category X drug. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

• ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL should not be used in breastfeeding mothers as this medicine may get excreted in the breast milk.

DRIVING

• ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL may not affect your ability to drive.

LIVER

• ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

KIDNEY

 

• ETHINYLESTRADIOL+FERROUS FUMARATE+LEVONORGESTREL should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases.