About Meliane tablet 0.02mg / 0.075mg
Combined oral contraceptive pill for daily pregnancy prevention.
Meliane Tablet Uses
- Daily prevention of pregnancy as a combined oral contraceptive pill.
- Regulation of irregular or heavy periods in women who need hormonal cycle control.
- Reduction of period pain and premenstrual symptoms in some users.
- Management of hormone linked acne, when prescribed for this specific purpose.
Meliane Tablet works by combining a low dose estrogen with a progestin, which together stop ovulation and thicken cervical mucus.
Meliane Tablet Uses in Urdu
- روزانہ حمل سے بچاؤ کے لیے۔
- ماہواری کی بے قاعدگی کو ٹھیک کرنے کے لیے۔
- ماہواری کے درد میں کمی کے لیے۔
- ہارمونی مہاسوں کے علاج میں ڈاکٹر کے مشورے سے۔
Meliane tablet 0.02mg / 0.075mg formula
- Ethinylestradiol 0.02mg
- Gestodene 0.075mg
How to use Meliane tablet 0.02mg / 0.075mg?
- One tablet is taken at roughly the same time every day for 21 days, followed by a seven day break.
- The first tablet is usually started on the first day of the menstrual period for immediate protection.
- A missed dose needs prompt attention, since delays can reduce contraceptive protection.
- Backup contraception is recommended for the first seven days if the pill is started mid cycle.
Drug Interactions
- Rifampicin And Certain Antibiotics: These can lower the effectiveness of Meliane and increase the chance of pregnancy.
- Anti Seizure Medicines: Drugs like carbamazepine and phenytoin can reduce hormone levels from the pill.
- St John's Wort: This herbal supplement can lower contraceptive effectiveness.
- Lamotrigine: Meliane can lower lamotrigine levels, which may need a dose adjustment for seizure control.
Risks and warnings
- Blood Clot Risk: Combined pills slightly raise the risk of blood clots in the legs or lungs, which is higher in smokers over 35.
- Cardiovascular Conditions: Women with high blood pressure, migraine with aura, or a history of heart disease need careful evaluation before starting.
- Hormone Sensitive Conditions: A personal or family history of certain hormone sensitive cancers should be discussed with a doctor first.
- Not For Early Breastfeeding: Combined pills are usually avoided in the early months of breastfeeding since estrogen can reduce milk supply.
Side Effects
- Nausea or mild stomach upset, especially in the first cycle.
- Breast tenderness.
- Headache or mood changes.
- Breakthrough bleeding or spotting between periods.
- Weight changes in some users.
- Rare but serious signs like leg swelling, chest pain, or sudden severe headache, which need emergency care.
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C in the original blister pack, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
