Famila 28f Tablets

Medicine Name: Famila 28f Tablets

Famila 28F Tablets – Specification Sheet
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Requires Prescription
Yes
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Generics
Levonorgestrel
Ethinyl Estradiol
7 Tablets of Ferrous Fumarate (non-hormonal iron supplement)
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Used For
Contraception / Birth Control
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How It Works
Ethinyl Estradiol: A synthetic estrogen that suppresses luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to inhibit ovulation and reduce endometrial vascularization.
Levonorgestrel: A progestin that binds to progesterone receptors, suppresses gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), and inhibits the mid-cycle LH surge, thereby preventing ovulation.
Ferrous Fumarate: Included in the last 7 tablets as an iron supplement to help prevent anemia during the hormone-free days.
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Famila 28F Usage And Safety
Dosage
21 tablets of Levonorgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol
7 Ferrous Fumarate tablets (non-hormonal)
Take 1 tablet daily, ideally at the same time each day, without breaks between packs.
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Side Effects
Common:
Nausea, vomiting
Headache, breast tenderness
Bloating, weight changes
Mild swelling (fluid retention)
Menstrual Changes:
Spotting, breakthrough bleeding, or missed/irregular periods (more common in the first few months)
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Drug Interactions
May interact with:
Aromatase inhibitors (e.g., anastrozole, exemestane)
Tamoxifen
Ospemifene
Tizanidine
Tranexamic acid
Certain Hepatitis C treatment combinations
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Indication
Indicated for prevention of pregnancy in women of reproductive age.
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When Not to Use
Do NOT use if:
You smoke and are over 35 years old
History of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, or high blood pressure
You have known hypersensitivity to any component
Suspected or confirmed pregnancy
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Precautions
Inform your doctor about:
Allergies to hormonal medications
Any other medications, herbal supplements, or OTC drugs you are taking
Any history of clotting disorders, liver disease, migraines, or hormone-sensitive cancers
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Warnings
Warning 1
Do not smoke while taking this medication. It significantly increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects.
Warning 2
This medication may raise blood pressure. Regular monitoring is recommended.
Warning 3
If you miss 2 periods in a row, or 1 period with missed pills, consult your doctor for a pregnancy test.
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Additional Information
Pregnancy Category
Not for use during pregnancy. Always consult your physician.
Storage (YES/NO)
Yes – Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.