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Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet 21's
Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet 21's
Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet 21's
Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet 21's
Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet 21's

Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet is used for contraception and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods). It helps prevent pregnancy by stopping the release of an egg from the ovaries, blocking sperm entry, and making the womb lining unsuitable for implantation. Common side effects include headache, weight increase or decrease, acne, abdominal pain, cramps, and depression.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet
  • Eat a healthy balanced diet.
  • Reduce stress with relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation.
  • Keep track of your menstrual cycle any irregularities.
  • Have regular check ups to exclude other health problems.
  • Exercise but do not exercise to the extent of overheating.
  • Hydrate well, eat well (particularly iron and vitamins).
  • Use hot or cold packs on your breasts to help alleviate discomfort.
  • Choose a supportive, well-fitting bra, preferably one that has been professionally fitted.
  • Practice relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety that may accompany severe breast pain.
  • Limit or avoid caffeine consumption.
  • Eat a low-fat diet and focus on foods rich in complex carbohydrates.
  • Rubbing evening primrose oil on your breasts may help balance fatty acids in the cells and reduce pain.
  • Keep track of when your breast pain occurs and any other symptoms to determine if the pain is regular or not.
  • Vitamin E supplements may help reduce pain for women who experience pain linked to their menstrual cycle.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can provide relief, but be sure to consult your doctor for the correct dosage, as prolonged use may cause side effects.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Lie down or take a nap in dark and quiet room.
  • To avoid dehydration, drink plenty of fluids.
  • In case of mild to moderate migraine, you can take over-the-counter pain relievers like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
  • Apply an ice pack or cool cloth on your forehead.
  • Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing to reduce stress and relax.
  • Avoid foods and drinks that trigger migraine such as chocolate, alcohol, cheese, caffeine, processed meats, artificial sweeteners and dried fruits.
  • Manage your stress by eating healthy, exercising and a regular sleep schedule.

Health Queries

As a 45-year-old woman, I was experiencing hormonal imbalance, for which my doctor prescribed Intemacy Plus 3 tablets, and it helped treat my condition. Now, I am going on vacation and would like to delay my periods. Can I take Intemacy Plus 3 tablets for 31 days, and how would this affect my menstrual cycle?

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Taking Intemacy Plus 3 tablets continuously for 31 days to delay your periods is not recommended without your doctor’s supervision, as prolonged use of hormone-based medication can disrupt your menstrual cycle, cause breakthrough bleeding, and affect hormone balance. It may lead to irregular periods, spotting, or changes in cycle length after stopping the medication. Since you are 45 and have a history of hormonal imbalance, it is especially important to consult your gynecologist before attempting to postpone menstruation, so they can suggest a safe and effective method tailored to your health.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug interaction: Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet may interact with certain medicines, potentially increasing side effects or altering its effects. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

  • Skeletal muscle relaxants (Dantrolene)
    • Potential effect: May cause serious liver-related side effects.
  • Drugs used to prevent and treat bleeding (Tranexamic acid)
    • Potential effect: May increase the risk of blood clot formation.
  • Antiviral drugs (Boceprevir, Fosamprenavir)
    • Potential effect: May reduce the blood levels and effects of these antiviral drugs.
  • Drugs used for epilepsy (Fosphenytoin)
    • Potential effect: May decrease the blood levels and effects of Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet in the body, leading to reduced treatment outcomes and an increased risk of severe bleeding and unintended bleeding.
  • Antifungals (Griseofulvin)
    • Potential effect: May decrease the effectiveness of Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet .
  • Immunosuppressants (Mycophenolic acid)
    • Potential effect: May decrease the blood levels and action of Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet .
  • Drug used in breast cancer (Letrozole)
    • Potential effect: May decrease the effectiveness of letrozole.
  • Vitamin A analogues (Bexarotene)
    • Potential effect: May decrease the effectiveness of Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet .
  • Anticancer drugs (Carfilzomib)
    • Potential effect: May occasionally cause dangerous blood clots.

Drug-Food Interaction:

  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet , as it may make alcohol’s effects stronger.
  • Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet , as they may alter the effects of this medicine.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet should be used with caution or avoided in people with:

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar)
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding Anaemia (low red blood cells or haemoglobin)
  • Liver, kidney, or heart disease
  • Certain types of cancer (breast, cervical, or uterine cancer).
EthinylestradiolTranexamic acid
Critical
DesogestrelDantrolene
Critical

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EthinylestradiolTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
Taking Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet with Tranexamic acid is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DesogestrelDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
Using ethinyl estradiol and dantrolene can cause serious side effects that may affect your liver.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet with Dantrolene is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Call a doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
EthinylestradiolPhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
When Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet is taken with phenobarbital, Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet may become les effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking phenobarbital and Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you use hormone replacement therapy for menopause, inform a doctor if your symptoms are no longer controlled or if you experience unusual bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EthinylestradiolPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
Phenytoin may lower ethinyl estradiol levels in the blood and its effects. You may be more likely to experience breakthrough bleeding and unexpected pregnancy if you use low-dose oral contraceptives.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Phenytoin and Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you are on hormone replacement therapy for menopause, inform a doctor if your symptoms are no longer being controlled or if you are experiencing abnormal bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolGriseofulvin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
Taking ethinyl estradiol with griseofulvin may reduce blood levels and the effects of ethinyl estradiol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet and Griseofulvin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you use hormone replacement therapy (ethinyl estradiol) for menopause, inform a doctor if your symptoms are no longer controlled or if you deal with unusual bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolAnastrozole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet may interfere with anastrozole's function and make it less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Anastrozole and Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EthinylestradiolTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
When Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet and Topiramate are taken together, Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet is less effective as a form of birth control.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Topiramate with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you are taking hormone replacement therapy for menopause, and you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding contact a doctor Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolRifampicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
Taking Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet with rifampicin can decrease the blood levels of Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Rifampicin and Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medicine without consulting a doctor.
EthinylestradiolExemestane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
When used with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet, the effectiveness of Exemestane might be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Exemestane and Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet:
Coadministration of Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet with primidone may decrease the blood levels of Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between primidone with Intimacy Plus 3 Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abnormal bleeding, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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