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Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is a contraceptive medicine used in the prevention of unwanted pregnancy and treatment of menorrhagia, and acne. This medicine inhibits the release of potent eggs from the ovary, thus preventing pregnancy. Common side effects include nausea, breast soreness, headache and dizziness. This medicine is intended for women's use; hence, it is not recommended for the male population, children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

NPPA :

Regulated

About Unwanted-21 Days Tablet

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'hormonal contraceptives', primarily used for contraception and in treating dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods). Contraception is a procedure that aims to prevent unwanted pregnancy for safe family planning. Dysmenorrhea is an irregular and painful menstrual period, that leads to abdominal pain, mood swings, digestion problems, fainting, vomiting, and nausea.

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is a combination of two medications: Ethinyloestradiol and Levonorgestrel. Unwanted-21 Days Tablet prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilisation of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Unwanted-21 Days Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Thus, Unwanted-21 Days Tablet helps prevent pregnancy.

Take Unwanted-21 Days Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, Unwanted-21 Days Tablet may cause stomach pain, headache, nausea, breast pain, weight gain, and mood swings. Most of the side effects of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet do not require medical attention and usually resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Inform your doctor before starting Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you are over 35 years or ever have a heart problem, cancer (breast, uterus, or vagina), uterine bleeding, liver, or kidney problems. Do not take Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Unwanted-21 Days Tablet does not prevent the transmission of any sexually transmitted diseases (STDS), so use other forms of contraception (condoms) during sexual intercourse if you have any STD or AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Uses of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is used in the treatment of contraception and the treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular menstrual periods). The detailed uses of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet are as follows:

  • Emergency Contraception: This product's primary purpose is to prevent an unwanted pregnancy during unprotected sexual activity by acting as an emergency contraceptive pill.
  • Menstrual Regulation: By offering hormonal assistance to create a more regular cycle, it can help women who suffer from irregular menstrual periods.
  • Ovulation Control: For women who may require help delaying ovulation for a variety of reasons, including personal situations or health issues, this medicine can be used to control ovulation.
  • Menstrual Postponement: To gain greater control over their menstrual cycle, some people may use the product to postpone their period, especially in anticipation of important occasions or situations.

Key Benefits

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is an oral hormonal combination drug primarily used for contraception. Unwanted-21 Days Tablet contains two female sex hormones, progestin (levonorgestrel) and estrogen (ethinyloestradiol), 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 thicker, 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 develop. Thereby, Unwanted-21 Days Tablet helps prevent pregnancy.

Directions for Use

  • Unwanted-21 Days Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication. Generally, Unwanted-21 Days Tablet should be taken within 24 hours of starting your period, followed by one pill daily at the same time each day for the subsequent doses.
  • Swallow Unwanted-21 Days Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not break, chew, or crush it.

How Unwanted-21 Days Tablet Works

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is a combination of two medications: Ethinyloestradiol and Levonorgestrel. Unwanted-21 Days Tablet prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilisation of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Unwanted-21 Days Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Thus, Unwanted-21 Days Tablet helps prevent pregnancy.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Unwanted-21 Days 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 Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet may pass into breast milk. It may harm the baby and also affect milk production. So, it is unsafe for breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Avoid taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you have severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Please consult your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is not recommended for children. Safety and efficacy of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet are established in women of reproductive age. However, sufficient studies have not been performed on women less than 16 years of age. So, take Unwanted-21 Days Tablet only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Caution

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Inform your doctor about any heart-related conditions before taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet .

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Geriatrics

Unsafe

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is intended for women of reproductive age to prevent pregnancy. It is not indicated for use in elderly or postmenopausal women.

What if I have taken an overdose of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Do regular low-strain exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
  • Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
  • Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Unwanted-21 Days Tablet to start to work: The time required for Unwanted-21 Days Tablet to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet last: The duration of action for Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Unwanted-21 Days Tablet

If you miss a dose of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet , take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two doses at once, and then follow the usual dosing schedule. However, if you miss two or more doses, you may not be completely protected against pregnancy. In this case, start taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method (like condoms) for the next seven days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing doses may cause spotting (bloodstain) or unexpected vaginal bleeding. If this persists, contact your doctor.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Unwanted-21 Days Tablet out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Please inform your doctor if you have/had heart disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer (breast, cervix, or uterus), diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease, or abnormal uterine bleeding. Smoking may increase the risk of cardiovascular events in women over 35 years old when taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet . Unwanted-21 Days Tablet does not protect against any sexually transmitted disease or HIV. If pregnancy occurs while you are taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet , please consult your doctor. 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 Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you are pregnant or have recently delivered a baby. If you have missed a dose or are late by 12 hours, use a condom for two days during sexual intercourse to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Do not take Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have migraines, please inform your doctor, as taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet may increase your headache.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug interactions: Unwanted-21 Days Tablet may have an interaction with medicines used to treat anti-epilepsy (e.g. primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin, rifabutin), medicines used to treat HIV (e.g. ritonavir, efavirenz), and medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. griseofulvin, ketoconazole, posaconazole).

Drug-Food Interactions: Unwanted-21 Days Tablet interacts with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement). Also, avoid consumption of alcohol and grapefruit juice along with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you smoke, have/had liver or kidney disease, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, abnormal uterine bleeding, breast, cervix, or uterus cancer and anaemia.

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How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Using Etretinate with Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel can increase the risk of side effects during pregnancy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Taking Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Tranexamic acid can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms like chest tightness, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, disturbances in eye sight or swelling in the arms or legs, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Co-administration of Acitretin with Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel can increase the risk of side effects during pregnancy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you get pregnant while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Co-administration of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Griseofulvin together may decrease the blood levels of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Griseofulvin, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Co-administration of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Amprenavir together may decrease the blood levels of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Amprenavir, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms like menstrual irregularities, dryness in the vaginal region or feeling of warmth in the upper part of the body, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Co-administration of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Topiramate together may decrease the blood levels of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Topiramate, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms like menstrual irregularities, dryness in the vaginal region or feeling of warmth in the upper part of the body, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Co-administration of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Rifapentine together may decrease the blood levels of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Rifapentine, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms like menstrual irregularities, dryness in the vaginal region or feeling of warmth in the upper part of the body, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Co-administration of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Anastrozole together may decrease the blood levels of anastrozole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Anastrozole, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Co-administration of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Exemestane together may decrease the blood levels of Exemestane.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Exemestane, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Unwanted-21 Days Tablet:
Co-administration of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Fosamprenavir together may decrease the blood levels of Fosamprenavir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel with Fosamprenavir, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ETHINYLOESTRADIOL-0.03MG+LEVONORGESTREL-0.15MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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ETHINYLOESTRADIOL-0.03MG+LEVONORGESTREL-0.15MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Grapefruit or Grapefruit juice while on the treatment with Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel can lead to increase in blood levels of Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel. Avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet belongs to a group of medications called hormonal contraceptives, primarily used for contraception and in treating dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods).

Yes, Unwanted-21 Days Tablet can cause spotting between regular periods, especially in the first few months of taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet . It usually stops once the body has adjusted to the medicine. If it continues, restarts again or becomes heavy, please inform your doctor, as it may require medical attention.

Yes, Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is known to cause weight gain. Do regular exercise and eat home-cooked food to prevent weight gain.

No, Unwanted-21 Days Tablet does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDS). It is an oral form of contraception that does not protect against STDs. So, use some other form of contraception, like condoms, to avoid transmission of STDS.

You will usually get your period within three days after taking the last pill. Contact your doctor if you have any concerns.

Do not take Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, asthma, blood clot problems, bleeding disorders or severe liver disease.

If you forget to take one tablet of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet , take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets at the same time 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 taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method such as condoms for at least the next seven days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing doses may cause spotting (bloodstain) or unexpected vaginal bleeding. If this persists, contact your doctor.

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is contraindicated in women with a history of breast and cervical cancer. Women with known or suspected breast carcinoma or personal history of breast cancer should not use Unwanted-21 Days Tablet because breast cancer is usually a hormonally-sensitive tumour and Unwanted-21 Days Tablet slightly increases your risk of breast cancer. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have had a history of breast cancer before taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet .

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet is a combination oral contraceptive pill that prevents pregnancy by stopping the release of an egg (ovulation) and altering sperm movement within the womb, making it difficult for sperm to meet the egg. It also changes the lining of the womb, making it less suitable for implantation.

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it. The doctor will determine the dose based on your condition.

Do not take Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant or if you just had a baby. Avoid taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you have uncontrolled hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart disease, circulation issues (particularly with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, are taking certain hepatitis C medications, undergoing major surgery, smoking, over 35, or have experienced a stroke, heart attack, blood clot, jaundice from pregnancy or birth control pills, or breast, uterine/cervix, or vaginal cancer.

No, you should not take Unwanted-21 Days Tablet if you smoke and are over 35 years. Avoid smoking while taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet as it might increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, or heart attack.

Unwanted-21 Days Tablet may cause missed or irregular periods. If you miss your regular periods while taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet consult the doctor as you might be pregnant.

If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet , take another dose of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet as soon as you feel better. Consult the doctor if you continue to experience vomiting or discomfort after taking Unwanted-21 Days Tablet .

The common side effects of Unwanted-21 Days Tablet include nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, acne, darkening of the facial skin, and weight gain. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase 3, New Delhi - 110020.
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