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Miliana Tablet is used for contraception and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods). It contains Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, which help to prevent pregnancy in multiple ways. It prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries and makes the fluid present in the cervix thick, making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb. In addition to this, it prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is necessary for an egg to grow and multiply. It may cause side effects such as headache, weight increase or decrease, acne, abdominal pain, cramps, and depression. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Zydus Cadila

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About Miliana Tablet

Miliana Tablet is used for contraception and in the treatment of 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 periods leading to abdominal pain, digestive problems, fainting, vomiting, and nausea.

Miliana Tablet contains Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, which are primarily used for contraception. It also includes two female sex hormones that help to prevent pregnancy in multiple ways. It 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. In addition, it prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is necessary for an egg to grow and multiply.

Miliana Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it can be taken simultaneously daily for the best results. Like all medicines, Miliana Tablet can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects are 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. Do not use Miliana Tablet if you are pregnant or have recently delivered a baby.

Inform your doctor before starting Miliana Tablet if you are over 35 years, smoke, have or ever had a heart problem, cancer (breast, uterus, or vagina), uterine bleeding, liver or kidney problem. If you have missed a dose or are late by 12 hours, please wear a condom for 5 days during sexual intercourse to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. Do not take medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding.  If you have a migraine, please inform your doctor, as taking Miliana Tablet may increase your headache.

Uses of Miliana Tablet

Miliana Tablet used in the treatment of Contraception and dysmenorrhea (irregular periods).The detailed uses of Miliana Tablet are as follows: <br/>• Contraceptive Protection: Miliana Tablet is a birth control pill that helps prevent pregnancy when taken as directed.<br/>• Regulating Menstrual Cycles: Miliana Tablet can help regulate menstrual cycles, making periods more predictable for many women.<br/>• Managing Menstrual Pain: Miliana Tablet is also involved in reducing menstrual pain and discomfort associated with dysmenorrhea for some women.<br/>• Hormonal Balance: Miliana Tablet can regulate hormonal imbalances, potentially improving conditions like acne or heavy menstrual bleeding.<br/>• Preventing Ovarian Cysts: Miliana Tablet can help reduce the risk of ovarian cysts by supporting reproductive health.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Take Miliana Tablet after meals or as advised by your doctor.• It is advised to take Miliana Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.• Swallow Miliana Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Miliana Tablet is an oral hormonal combination medicine containing Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, primarily used for contraception. Miliana Tablet contains two female sex hormones, progestin, and estrogen, which help prevent pregnancy in multiple ways. It prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries and makes the fluid present in the cervix thick, making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb. In addition to this, it prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is necessary for an egg to grow and multiply. Miliana Tablet is generally taken for 21 days starting from day one of the menstrual cycle, and then for the next 7 days, it is not taken, and the same course is repeated.

How Miliana Tablet Works

Miliana Tablet contains Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, which are primarily used for contraception. It also contains two female sex hormones that help to prevent pregnancy in multiple ways. It prevents the release of an egg from the ovaries and makes the fluid present in the cervix thick, 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.

Storage

Keep Miliana Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Miliana Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Miliana Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, nausea and vaginal bleeding. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Please 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 Miliana Tablet . Smoking may increase the risk of a cardiovascular event in women over 35 years old when taking Miliana Tablet . Miliana Tablet does not protect against any sexually transmitted disease or HIV. If pregnancy occurs while you are taking Miliana Tablet , please consult your doctor to use it as a birth control pill. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Sometimes, you may experience spotting or bleeding in between missed periods or menstrual periods. If the spotting persists, please consult your doctor. Do not use Miliana Tablet if you are pregnant or have recently delivered a baby. 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 medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding. If you have migraines, please inform your doctor, as taking Miliana Tablet may increase your headache.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
Taking Miliana Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Miliana 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.
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How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
Using ethinyl estradiol and dantrolene can cause serious side effects that may affect your liver.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Miliana 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.
How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
Taking thalidomide together with Miliana Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots and that may lead to serious complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking thalidomide and Miliana Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
Taking ethinyl estradiol with griseofulvin may reduce blood levels and the effects of ethinyl estradiol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Miliana 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.
How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
Taking Miliana Tablet with rifampicin can decrease the blood levels of Miliana Tablet, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Rifampicin and Miliana Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medicine without consulting a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
Taking Miliana Tablet and Amprenavir together may make amprenavir less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Miliana Tablet with Amprenavir can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
Miliana 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 Miliana Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
Carfilzomib can cause serious blood clots and taking it with ethinyl estradiol may enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Carfilzomib and Miliana Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, or numbness or weakness on one side of the body, you should consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Miliana Tablet:
When taken together ethinyl estradiol may interfere with letrozole's activity and make it less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Letrozole and Miliana Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Miliana 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 Miliana 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.

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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) 19.5-24.9.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
  • Do regular exercise to maintain weight fluctuations caused by Miliana Tablet .
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level and blood pressure regularly to avoid any complications.

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No

Therapeutic Class

GYNECOLOGY RELATED DRUGS
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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Miliana Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Caution should be exercised. Hormonal medicines can affect the developing baby. It is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Other forms of contraception should be used instead of Miliana Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Miliana Tablet has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Miliana 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.

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Kidney

Caution

Miliana 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.

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Children

Caution

Safety and efficacy of Miliana Tablet are established in women of reproductive age. But sufficient studies have been performed on women less than 16 years of age. So, take Miliana Tablet only when prescribed by a doctor.

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FAQs

Miliana Tablet is used for contraception and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods).

Miliana 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.

Miliana 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 Miliana Tablet , do not smoke and also use a condom to avoid any sexually transmitted disease from your partner.

Yes, Miliana Tablet can cause spotting in between the regular periods. Usually, it does not persist, but if spotting does not reduce, please inform your doctor, as medical attention may be required.

Usually, Miliana 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, Miliana 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 Miliana Tablet for more than 21 days. Generally, Miliana 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.

Miliana 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 Miliana 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 Miliana 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 Miliana Tablet . Vomiting is a reported common side effect of Miliana 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 Miliana 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Bayer AG, Müllerstr. 178, 13353 Berlin
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