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Slinda Tablet 28's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Slinda Tablet 28's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Slinda Tablet 28's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Slinda Tablet 28's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Slinda Tablet 28's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Slinda Tablet 28's, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Slinda Tablet is used for contraception. It also treats menstrual disturbances, acne, and folate levels. It contains Drospirenone, which belongs to the class of female hormones. It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. It also helps regulate menstruation in women. This medication may cause stomach pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, mood changes, chest pain, vaginal bleeding, weight gain, and breast tenderness.

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Composition :

DROSPIRENONE-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Exeltis Healthcare Global

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Slinda Tablet

Slinda Tablet is used for contraception. Contraception is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy and is used in family planning. This medicine is used in combination with other medicines to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is also used to treat menstrual disturbances, acne, and folate levels.

Slinda Tablet contains Drospirenone, which belongs to the class of female hormones. It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. It also helps regulate menstruation in women.

You may experience stomach pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, mood changes, chest pain, vaginal bleeding, weight gain, and breast tenderness. Most of these side effects of Slinda Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Take Slinda Tablet  as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine around the same time daily for the prescribed duration.

Let your doctor know about all your medical conditions and medications you are using. Inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease, cardiac problems, endocrine disorders, and a history of breast cancer before starting the treatment. Slinda Tablet is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Uses of Slinda Tablet

Used for Contraception (Prevent pregnancy)

Directions for Use

Take Slinda Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break or chew the medicine. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Slinda Tablet contains Drospirenone, which belongs to a group of hormonal contraceptives. It works to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). In women undergoing menopause, it works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone as well.

How Slinda Tablet Works

Slinda Tablet contains Drospirenone, which belongs to the class of female hormones. It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. It also helps regulate menstruation in women.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Slinda Tablet
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.
  • Mild physical activity can increase blood flow and lessen pain from tense or irritated muscles.
  • Pain might be reduced with a supportive, properly fitting bra, particularly when exercising.
  • Limit or stay away from items that can cause breast pain, like spicy and caffeine-containing foods.
  • vitamin E medication which could ease breast pain and encourage rest.
  • 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.
  • Apply ice packs for recent injuries to reduce swelling and apply heat packs for sore joints or muscles to enhance blood flow and relax tension.
  • For acute injuries, use the RICE method- Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation to minimize pain and inflammation.
  • Do light physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming to improve flexibility and decrease muscle tension.
  • Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation to manage stress and pain perception.
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.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • 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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Slinda Tablet

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Slinda Tablet may include nausea, vomiting and vaginal bleeding. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe these symptoms or think you might have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know about all your medical conditions and medications you are using. Inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease, cardiac problems, endocrine disorders, liver cancer, heart attack, adrenal gland disease, or a history of hormonal-related diseases or breast cancer before starting the treatment. Slinda Tablet is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Slinda Tablet is not recommended for use in children who have not attained menarche.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DrospirenoneAmiloride
Critical
DrospirenoneTranexamic acid
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DrospirenoneAmiloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Coadministration of Amiloride with Slinda Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiloride with Slinda Tablet may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is advised to reduce intake of potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DrospirenoneTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Taking Slinda Tablet with tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranexamic acid with Slinda Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. 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 your doctor immediately.
DrospirenoneRifampicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Taking Slinda Tablet with rifampicin can decrease the blood levels of Slinda Tablet, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Rifampicin together with Slinda Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medicine without consulting a doctor.
DrospirenoneVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Taking Slinda Tablet with Voriconazole may significantly increase the blood levels of Slinda Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Slinda Tablet and Voriconazole together may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if a doctor prescribes it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
DrospirenoneGriseofulvin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Using Slinda Tablet together with griseofulvin may decrease the blood levels and effects of Slinda Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Griseofulvin and Slinda Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience any of these symptoms like unexpected bleeding or abnormal bleeding, or if you think you might be pregnant while using birth control, it's important to contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DrospirenoneKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Slinda Tablet blood level of Slinda Tablet may be greatly increased.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Slinda Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you suffer from weakness, confusion, tingling in your hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat, you should visit a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
DrospirenonePomalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
When Pomalidomide is taken with Slinda Tablet, it can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Pomalidomide and Slinda Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, as well as numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DrospirenoneOxcarbazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Slinda Tablet blood levels and effects may be reduced by oxcarbazepine. If you use low-dose oral contraceptives(Slinda Tablet), you may be more likely to experience breakthrough bleeding and unwanted pregnancy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking oxcarbazepine and Slinda Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you use hormone replacement treatment (Slinda Tablet) for menopause, consult a doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DrospirenoneCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Taking Slinda Tablet with ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels of Slinda Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ceritinib with Slinda Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat contact doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
DrospirenoneBosentan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Slinda Tablet:
Bosentan can lower the levels of Slinda Tablet in your blood, which could decrease its effectiveness in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Bosentan and Slinda Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if your doctor advises. Do not stop taking 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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Quitting smoking and drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
  • Do regular exercise to maintain weight fluctuations.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

Slinda Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Consuming alcohol during the treatment with Slinda Tablet may cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, avoid alcohol consumption.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Slinda Tablet should not be used during pregnancy. It may lead to abortion as this medicine is intended to prevent pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Slinda Tablet is not recommended for use during breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk and harm your infant. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Slinda Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Slinda Tablet may cause headaches and nausea in some people, affecting your ability to drive. Hence, avoid driving and operating machines unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Slinda Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before taking Slinda Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Slinda Tablet is not recommended for use in children (female) who have not attained menarche (occurrence of first menstrual cycle).

Have a query?

FAQs

Slinda Tablet belongs to a group of hormonal drugs used for contraception.

Slinda Tablet contains Drospirenone, which works by preventing the fertilization of the egg.

If you vomit within 3-4 hours after taking Slinda Tablet you should take another dose as soon as you feel well.

If you forget to take one tablet of Slinda Tablet , take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets simultaneously and then following the usual dosing schedule. However, if you forget to take two or more doses, you may not be completely protected against pregnancy. In this case, start using a non-hormonal method of contraception, such as condoms, for at least the next seven days to prevent pregnancy.

Slinda Tablet is a female hormone medication that serves as a contraceptive, preventing pregnancy by inhibiting egg fertilization. Additionally, it helps regulate menstrual cycles in women, providing effective birth control and relief from irregular periods.

Certain individuals may not take Slinda Tablet , including those with end-stage kidney disease, adrenal insufficiency, or a history of hormone-related cancers such as breast, uterine, or cervical cancer. Additionally, people with liver tumors, severe liver disease, undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding, or a high risk of blood clots should avoid this medication. Before starting Slinda Tablet , sharing your medical history with your doctor is crucial to ensure it's safe for you.

If you're trying to get pregnant, stop taking Slinda Tablet and consult your doctor. This contraceptive prevents pregnancy, so discontinuing it will restore your natural menstrual cycle, allowing you to conceive. Your doctor will provide guidance on stopping the medication and preparing for pregnancy.

The common side effects of Slinda Tablet are stomach pain, headache, nausea, breast pain, weight gain, vaginal bleeding, diarrhoea, mood changes, breast tenderness, and chest pain. These side effects are usually mild and temporary, resolving as your body adjusts to the medication with time. However, if any side effects persist or worsen, it's essential to consult your doctor for proper guidance and care.

You may have a higher risk of an ectopic pregnancy (occurs outside the womb) if you get pregnant while using this medicine. This can be a serious and life-threatening condition. It can also cause problems that may make it harder for you to become pregnant in the future.

Take Slinda Tablet once daily at the same time, with or without food, as directed. Swallow whole with water; don't crush, break, or chew. Follow your doctor's dose instructions. If stomach upset occurs, take it with food. Stay consistent for effectiveness and follow the healthcare provider's guidelines.

Before taking Slinda Tablet , inform your doctor about your medical history, allergies, medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, family medical history, and smoking habits to ensure safe usage.

Slinda Tablet should not be used during pregnancy. It may lead to abortion as this medicine is intended to prevent pregnancy. Slinda Tablet is not recommended for use during breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk and harm your infant. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Slinda Tablet .

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India
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Jan 1, 2025 | 9:32 AM IST

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