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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Biological E Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

About Planit Tablet 21's

Planit Tablet 21's belongs to a group of medications called 'hormonal contraceptives' primarily used for contraception and 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 leading to abdominal pain, mood swings, digestion problems, fainting, vomiting, and nausea.

Planit Tablet 21's is a combination of two medications: Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic female hormone (estrogen) that maintains a normal menstrual cycle (periods) in women. It works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone, thereby preventing symptoms like night sweats, hot flushes, and mood swings. Levonorgestrel is a progestin (female sex hormones) that prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Planit Tablet 21's may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Thus together, Planit Tablet 21's helps prevents pregnancy.

Take Planit Tablet 21's as prescribed by your doctor. Planit Tablet 21's can be taken with or without food but take it simultaneously every day for best results. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Planit Tablet 21's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience stomach pain, headache, nausea, breast pain, weight gain, and irregular uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of Planit Tablet 21's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Do not use Planit Tablet 21's if you are pregnant or have recently delivered a baby.

Inform your doctor before starting to Planit Tablet 21's 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 Planit Tablet 21's if you are pregnant already or a breastfeeding mother. Planit Tablet 21's does not prevent the transmission of any sexually transmitted disease (STD), so use some other form of contraception (condom) during sexual intercourse if you have any STD or AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Uses of Planit Tablet 21's

Contraception, Dysmenorrhea (irregular menstrual periods)

Directions for Use

Planit Tablet 21's is an oral contraceptive pill preferably taken with or without food but should be taken simultaneously every day for best results. Planit Tablet 21's is generally prescribed for 21 days starting from the first day of your menstrual cycle. It should not be taken for the remaining seven days afterwards. The course will remain the same every month.

Medicinal Benefits

Planit Tablet 21's is an oral hormonal combination drug, Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel, primarily used for contraception. Planit Tablet 21's contains two female sex hormones, progestin (levonorgestrel) and estrogen (ethinylestradiol), 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 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 grow and multiply. Planit Tablet 21's is generally taken for 21 days starting from day one of the menstrual cycle, and then for the next seven days, it is not taken, and the same course is repeated.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Please inform your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer (breast, cervix, or uterus), diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease, or abnormal uterine bleeding as Planit Tablet 21's is known to contra-indicate. Check your breast every month for changes, such as if you feel lumps or see anything odd, please inform your doctor. Smoking may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women over 35 years when taking Planit Tablet 21's. Planit Tablet 21's does not protect against any sexually transmitted disease or HIV. If pregnancy occurs while you are taking Planit Tablet 21's, 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 Planit Tablet 21's if you are pregnant or have recently delivered a baby. If you have missed a dose or are late by 12 hours, please wear a condom for two days while sexual intercourse to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Do not take medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding. If you have migraines, please inform your doctor, as taking Planit Tablet 21's may increase your headache.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevonorgestrelTranexamic acid
Critical
LevonorgestrelAcitretin
Critical

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LevonorgestrelTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Taking Planit 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 Planit 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.
LevonorgestrelAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Planit 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 Planit 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.
LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Using etretinate and Planit Tablet can cause severe birth defects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Planit Tablet can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EthinylestradiolTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Taking Planit Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Planit 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.
LevonorgestrelGriseofulvin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Using Planit Tablet with griseofulvin may reduce Planit Tablet blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Planit Tablet and griseofulvin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(Planit Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevonorgestrelBexarotene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Taking Planit Tablet and Bexarotene may decrease the effectiveness of Planit Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Planit Tablet and bexarotene can lead to interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as increased hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or menstrual irregularities. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Using Planit Tablet together with fosamprenavir may decrease the effects of fosamprenavir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Planit Tablet and Fosamprenavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs, make sure to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms may be related to your birth control. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelMycophenolic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
A combined use of Planit Tablet with mycophenolic acid may reduce the blood levels and effects of Planit Tablet, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control, mycophenolic acid may cause pregnancy loss in the first trimester and also birth defects in the unborn child.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycophenolic acid and Planit Tablet, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you take hormone replacement (Planit Tablet) for menopause, and if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevonorgestrelCarfilzomib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Carfilzomib can occasionally cause dangerous blood clots and using it together with Planit Tablet may increase the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Carfilzomib with Planit Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away: blood clots that can be harmful, high blood pressure or cholesterol, heart problems like heart attack or blockage in the lung, stroke, complications, chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden vision loss, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of your body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevonorgestrelSugammadex
Severe
How does the drug interact with Planit Tablet:
Taking Planit Tablet and Sugammadex may reduce the blood levels and effects of Planit Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sugammadex and Planit Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems when taken together. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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

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ETHINYLESTRADIOL-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.

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.
  • Including 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.
  • Do regular exercise to maintain weight fluctuations caused due to Planit Tablet 21's.
  • Avoid chronic stress and exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level and blood pressure regularly to avoid any complications.
  • Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Yes, Planit Tablet 21's can cause spotting in between the regular periods. Usually, it does not persist, but if spotting does not, please inform your doctor, as medical attention may be required.

Yes, Planit Tablet 21's is known to cause weight gain. So, avoid weight gain, exercise regularly, and eat home-cooked food.

No, the Planit Tablet 21's 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.

You will usually get your period within three days after taking the last pill. If you have not followed the dosing schedule like you have missed one or two pills or started taking them a day after, you should have the probability of pregnancy at the time of the first missed period, and you should contact your doctor.

Do not take Planit Tablet 21's 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, have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anaemia (low haemoglobin) or otherwise malnourished. Taking Planit Tablet 21's in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual.

If you forget to take one tablet of Planit Tablet 21's, take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets at the same time and then follow 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 the Planit Tablet 21's as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms for at least the next 7 days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing doses may cause spotting (bloodstain) or unexpected vaginal bleeding. If this persists, contact your doctor.

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

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Special Advise

  • Stop taking this Planit Tablet 21's and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained pain and swelling in your limbs, chest pain, shortness of breath, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Contraception: It is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's 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 an irregular and painful period leading to abdominal pain, digestion problems, fainting, vomiting, and nausea. Generally, a menstrual cycle is about 25-30 days. But this cycle may be short or prolonged in dysmenorrhea, leading to excessive pain.

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