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DKT India Ltd

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About Choice Tablet

Choice Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘contraceptives’ primarily used for birth control and treating 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, leading to abdominal pain, digestion problems, fainting, vomiting, and nausea.

Choice Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levonorgesterol, Ethinylestradiol, and Ferrous fumarate. Choice Tablet works by preventing the release of an egg from ovaries and making sperm entry difficult to enter in the uterus to fertilise sperm and egg. In addition to this, Choice Tablet prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, required for an egg growth in the uterus. Ferrous fumarate is required to make up for the amount of iron in the women lost during their menstrual period. 

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.  The common side effects are acne, amenorrhea (absence of menses), tenderness, pain, or swelling of the breasts, decrease in the secretion of breast milk after giving birth, dizziness, oedema (fluid retention), gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating, unwanted hair growth, intolerance to contact lenses, changes in sexual desire, loss of scalp hair, change in menstrual flow, dark patches on the skin, mood changes, nausea, nervousness, vaginal discharge, vomiting, and loss or gain of appetite. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Choice Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Please do not smoke while you are using Choice Tablet as it increases the risk of a blood clot. Inform your doctor before starting Choice Tablet if you are over 35 years, smoke, have or ever had a heart problem, uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer of breast, uterus, or vagina, liver diseases, diabetes that affect blood vessels, headache with disruption of the brain function, and prolonged immobilization due to a surgery. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Uses of Choice Tablet

Contraception, Dysmennohrea (irregular menstrual cycle)

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Choice Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levonorgestrel, Ethinylestradiol, and Ferrous fumarate. It is primarily used for contraception (prevent pregnancy). It increases menstrual cycle regularity and decreases blood loss. It decreases the incidence of iron-deficiency anemia, dysmenorrhea (irregular or painful periods), functional ovarian cysts, and ectopic pregnancies (pregnancy outside the womb). Long-term use may decrease the incidence of fibroadenomas and fibrocystic disease of the breast (lumps in the breast), acute pelvic inflammatory disease (inflammation of the pelvic organs), and cancer of the ovary and vagina

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Choice Tablet increases the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, gallbladder disease, liver tumors, cancer of the ovary, breast, cervix, or vagina, and inflammation of the pancreas. Do not stop taking this medicine even if there is irregular menses or spotting. Missing pills can also cause spotting or light bleeding. Do not switch to another brand or another type of birth control without informing your doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical

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LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Using etretinate and Choice Tablet can cause severe birth defects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Choice Tablet can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation which can lead to serious conditions such as heart problems and kidney failure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranexamic acid with Choice Tablet may leads to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience chest pain; shortness of breath; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; sudden loss of vision; and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Choice Tablet can increase the risk and severity of birth defects in unborn when taken by a pregnant woman.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Choice Tablet 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. Never use acitretin if you are pregnant. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Choice 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.
LevonorgestrelRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet and Rifapentine may lower Choice Tablet blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Choice Tablet and rifapentine together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(Choice Tablet) for menopause, consult the 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.
LevonorgestrelTelaprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet and Telaprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of Choice Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Choice Tablet with Telaprevir can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you're taking any medications, your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any of these signs - changes in your birth control, unexpected pregnancy, your own symptoms, feeling hot and sweaty, dryness down there, or unusual bleeding - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet and felbamate together can reduce the effects of Choice Tablet which may result in a higher risk of breakthrough bleeding and unexpected pregnancy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Choice Tablet and felbamate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment (Choice Tablet) for menopause, consult the 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.
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet and Bosentan may lower the blood levels and effects of Choice Tablet, making it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Choice Tablet and bosentan can lead to interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abdominal bleeding, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet with eslicarbazepine may reduce the blood levels and effects of Choice Tablet. This increases the risk of severe bleeding and unintended pregnancy.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Choice Tablet and eslicarbazepine results in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Coadministration of Phenytoin and Choice Tablet may lower Choice Tablet blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Choice Tablet and phenytoin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(Choice Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with 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 complication.
  • Do regular exercise to maintain weight fluctuations caused due to Choice Tablet .
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then 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.

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No

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Choice Tablet is a contraceptive drug which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary. If the egg is released in the uterus, then Choice Tablet prevents the egg growth by thickening the uterus wall.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at your regular time. This means you may take 2 pills in 1 day. If you miss 2 pills in a row, take 2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills on the next day, followed by one pill until the completion of the course. if you miss 3 or more white “active” pills in a row (during the first 3 weeks), throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day. You could become pregnant if you have sexual intercourse in the 7 days after you miss pills. So, you must use a condom as a back-up for those 7 days. If you have any questions regarding the missing doses, consult your doctor immediately.

Choice Tablet may cause weight gain by increasing your appetite. However, consult your doctor if you notice sudden or rapid weight gain while using this medicine.

Choice Tablet cannot prevent spread or transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like HIV, genital herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. So, it is safe to use other reliable contraceptive measures such as male or female condoms or to prevent STDs.

The common side effects of Choice Tablet are acne, tenderness, pain, or swelling of the breasts, dizziness, oedema (fluid retention), abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating, unwanted hair growth, changes in sexual desire, change in menstrual flow, mood changes, nausea, vaginal discharge, vomiting, and loss or gain of appetite. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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Special Advise

  • Before taking Choice Tablet , look at your pill pack to see if it has 28 pills. The pill pack should have 21 “active” white pills (with hormones) to take for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of brown iron-containing pills (without hormones).
  • Always inform your doctor that you are taking Choice Tablet as it may alter the results of some blood tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Contraception: It is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy. A woman can only get pregnant if a man sperm fertilizes her egg. Contraception aims to prevent this from happening by keeping egg and sperm apart by stopping egg production or not letting the uterus wall become thick. As a result, no fertilization takes place, so contraception is a safe method for family planning.

Dysmenorrhea: It is irregular and painful periods leading to abdominal pain/cramps, digestion problems, fainting, vomiting, nausea. Generally, a menstrual cycle is about 25-30 days. But in dysmenorrhea, this cycle may be short or prolonged, leading to excessive pain.

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