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About Locipil Tablet
Locipil Tablet is used for contraception and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods).
Locipil Tablet contains Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, which help to prevent pregnancy in multiple ways. It prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries and thickens the fluid in the cervix, making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb. In addition, it prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is necessary for an egg to grow and multiply.
Take Locipil Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, Locipil Tablet may cause common side effects such as headache, weight increase or decrease, acne, abdominal pain, cramps, and depression. Please talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Inform your doctor before starting Locipil Tablet if you are over 35 years, smoke, have or ever had a heart problem, cancer (breast, uterus, or vagina), uterine bleeding, or liver/kidney problems. Do not take Locipil Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Locipil Tablet
Locipil Tablet is used for contraception and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods). The detailed uses of Locipil Tablet are as follows:
- Contraceptive Protection: Locipil Tablet is a combined birth control pill that effectively prevents pregnancy when taken as directed.
- Relief from Dysmenorrhea: Locipil Tablet helps reduce menstrual pain and discomfort by regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining hormonal balance
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Directions for Use
- Take Locipil Tablet after meals or as advised by your doctor.
- It is advised to take Locipil Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor's recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
- Swallow Locipil Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
Locipil Tablet offers the following medicinal benefits:
For contraception:
- Locipil Tablet is a combined oral hormonal contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy.
- It helps prevent ovulation (the release of an egg).
- It blocks sperm entry by thickening cervical mucus.
- It makes the lining of the womb unsuitable for implantation.
For Dysmenorrhea:
- It helps relieve menstrual pain and cramps associated with dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods).
- It makes the period more regular and predictable.
- It may reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, lowering the risk of anaemia.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Locipil Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had heart disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer (breast, cervix, or uterus), diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease, or abnormal uterine bleeding before taking Locipil Tablet .
- Smoking may increase the risk of a cardiovascular event in women over 35 years old when taking Locipil Tablet .
- 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 Locipil Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not use Locipil Tablet if you have given birth recently.
- If you have migraines, please inform your doctor, as taking Locipil Tablet may increase your headache.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Using ethinyl estradiol and dantrolene can cause serious side effects that may affect your liver.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Locipil 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.
Taking Locipil Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Locipil 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.
Using Locipil Tablet together with fosamprenavir may decrease the effects of fosamprenavir.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Locipil Tablet and Fosamprenavir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fast heartbeat, anxiety, constipation, cough, dark urine, diarrhea, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fever, hives or welts, itching skin or rash call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Co-administration of Locipil Tablet together with Letrozole may decrease the effects of Letrozole.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Letrozole and Locipil Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
Coadministration of Fosphenytoin with Locipil Tablet can reduce the levels and effects of Locipil Tablet in the body. This can lead to low treatment outcomes and increases the risk of severe bleeding and unintended pregnancy.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Locipil Tablet with Fosphenytoin can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Locipil Tablet is used with Griseofulvin may decrease the effectiveness of Locipil Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Locipil Tablet with Griseofulvin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Mycophenolic acid and Locipil Tablet can decrease the levels and action of Locipil Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Locipil Tablet with Mycophenolic acid can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Locipil Tablet is used with Bexarotene may decrease the effectiveness of Locipil Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Locipil Tablet with Bexarotene can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Combining Locipil Tablet with Boceprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of Locipil Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Locipil Tablet with boceprevir can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Carfilzomib can occasionally cause dangerous blood clots and using it together with ethinyl estradiol may increase the risk.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Locipil Tablet with Carfilzomib can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like rapid loss of eyesight, chest pain, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties, coughing up blood, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Weight Management:
- Aim to keep your weight in a healthy range, with a body mass index (BMI) between 19.5 and 24.9.
- Exercise regularly to help maintain your weight and manage any changes caused by Locipil Tablet .
Healthy diet:
- Choose foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products for a healthier diet.
- Include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.
Lifestyle habits:
- Stop smoking and try to avoid drinking alcohol to reduce your risk of complications.
Health monitoring:
- Monitor your blood pressure daily and contact your doctor if you notice significant fluctuations.
- Regularly check your blood sugar level and blood pressure to prevent any complications.
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Alcohol
Caution
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Locipil Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Caution should be exercised. Hormonal medicines can affect the developing baby. It is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Other forms of contraception should be used instead of Locipil Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Locipil Tablet has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
Caution
Locipil Tablet 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
Caution
Locipil Tablet 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.
Children
Caution
Safety and efficacy of Locipil Tablet are established in women of reproductive age. But sufficient studies have been performed on women less than 16 years of age. So, take Locipil Tablet only when prescribed by a doctor.
Heart
Caution
Locipil Tablet should be used under caution in cardiac patients as it can lead to QT prolongation.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Limited information is available for use in erderly patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Locipil Tablet is used for contraception and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods).
Locipil Tablet prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries and makes the fluid in the cervix thick, making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb. It also prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is necessary for an egg to grow and multiply.
Locipil Tablet does not protect against sexually transmitted disease. It is an oral form of contraception that does not protect against STDs. So, use some other form of contraception to avoid transmission during sexual intercourse.
While taking Locipil Tablet , do not smoke and also use a condom to avoid any sexually transmitted diseases from your partner.
Yes, Locipil Tablet can cause spotting between regular periods. Usually, it does not persist, but if spotting does not reduce, please inform your doctor, as medical attention may be required.
Usually, Locipil Tablet is prescribed below 35 years and not recommended for women over 35 years. Your doctor may weigh its benefits and prescribe you accordingly.
Yes, Locipil Tablet is known to cause weight gain. So, to avoid weight gain, do regular exercise, and eat home-cooked food.
If your doctor advises, you should only take Locipil Tablet for more than 21 days. Generally, Locipil Tablet is taken for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break, during which you may have your period. After the 7-day break, you start a new pack. If you don't have a menstrual cycle during this time or have any other concerns, it's essential to consult your doctor or gynaecologist. They will assess your reproductive cycle and plan the treatment accordingly. Always follow your doctor's instructions for optimal results.
Locipil Tablet belongs to the gynaecology-related drug class, which combines two ingredients: ethinylestradiol and desogestrel. It is used for contraception and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods).
Swallow the whole Locipil Tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew, break, or crush it. Your doctor will decide and guide you on what dose to take based on your health status. Follow your doctor's instructions for better results.
If you forget a dose of Locipil Tablet , take it immediately when you remember. However, if your next dose is near, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Never double-dose to make up for a missed dose, as this may increase side effects.
Do not panic if you vomit after taking Locipil Tablet . Vomiting is a reported common side effect of Locipil Tablet . This symptom vanishes as your body adjusts to the medication. Just relax and take some rest. If your vomiting symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.
While using Locipil Tablet , some individuals may experience certain common side effects such as 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 persist, contact your doctor.
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