Manufacturer: DKT India Ltd
Salt Composition : Ethinyl Estradiol(0.03mg), Levonorgestrel(0.15mg)
Strip of 28 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Choice Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as per your doctor's advice. You will have to take the pill on day one of your menstrual cycle and continue taking it for a whole month. Once the pack gets over, start with a new one. If you experience vomiting within 4 hours of dose intake, take another tablet. In case you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, use a condom during intercourse for a period of 2 days.
Choice Tablet is a combined oral contraceptive pill. It works by preventing the release of egg (ovulation) and affecting sperm movement in the womb to prevent its union with the egg. It also changes the lining of the womb and renders it unsuitable for pregnancy
Ethinylestradiol has an intravenous clearance of 16.47L/h, and an estimated renal clearance of approximately 2.1L/h. A 30µg oral dose has a clearance of 58.0±19.8L/h and a 1.2mg topical dose has a clearance of 303.5±100.5L/h.
The bioavailability of levonorgestrel is approximately 95% (range 85 to 100%). The plasma protein binding of levonorgestrel is about 98%. It is bound 50% to albumin and 48% to SHBG.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Choice
Nausea
Headache
Breast pain
Irregular uterine bleeding
diabetes.
decreased function of the adrenal gland.
excessive fat in the blood.
high levels of potassium in the blood.
porphyria.
depression.
a clot in the small veins that carry blood to or from the retina of the eye.
a heart attack.
Contraindicated in active thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders, undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding, acute liver disease, benign or malignant liver tumors, known or suspected carcinoma of the breast, history of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, hypersensitivity to levonorgestrel or any of the components
Choice Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Choice Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Choice Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Ethinylestradiol (EE) is an estrogen medication which is used widely in birth control pills in combination with progestins. In the past, EE was widely used for various indications such as the treatment of menopausal symptoms, gynecological disorders, and certain hormone-sensitive cancers
Levonorgestrel, in the single-agent emergency contraceptive form, is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy after the confirmed or suspected failure of contraception methods or following unprotected intercourse. It is distributed by prescription for patients under 17, and over the counter for those above this age
smoking.
abnormal vaginal bleeding.
carcinomas (estrogenic)
hypercalcemia in breast cancer.
hypertension.
thromboembolism/cardiovascular.
hepatic neoplasms.
angioedema.
abnormal genital bleeding.
hepatic neoplasms.
intracranial HTN.
thromboembolism.
breast malignancy.
liver disease.
depression.
fluid retention.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Choice Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Choice Tablet, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Choice Tablet to help you prevent pregnancy.
It also results in lighter, less painful and more regular menstrual bleeding.
Take your pill at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
Do not use Choice Tablet if you are obese, over 35, smoke, on prolonged bed rest or have a history of blood clots.
Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Choice Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Choice Tablet and what is it used for?
Choice Tablet is a combined oral contraceptive medicine that contains two hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is used to prevent pregnancy.
Q. What if I forget to take Choice Tablet?
If you forget to take one tablet, take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets at same time and then follow the usual dosing schedule. However, if you forget to take two or more doses, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. In this case, start taking the tablet as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms for at least next 7 days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing of doses may lead to unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). Consult your doctor if this persists.
Q. How and in what dose should I take Choice Tablet?
Take this medicine as per the advice of your doctor. However, take it at the same time each day, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Choice Tablet?
The use of Choice Tablet is not recommended to patients with known allergy to any of its components or excipients. It is not advised to be used by patients with a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, migraine headache, liver disease or tumors, uterine bleeding, breast cancer, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (blood clot).
Q. Can Choice Tablet be taken by a patient who smokes?
Choice Tablet should not be taken by a person who smokes. Smoking increases the risk of serious side effects like death from heart attack, blood clots or stroke. The risk increases in patients who are obese or over 35 years of age and people who are heavy smokers. Inform your doctor if you smoke, before taking Choice Tablet.
Q. What if I miss my regular menstrual periods while taking Choice Tablet?
If you miss your menstrual periods while taking Choice Tablet, you may be pregnant. Some women may miss periods or have light periods while taking Choice Tablet even if they are not pregnant. Contact your doctor if you think you are pregnant or have missed one or two periods. This may happen in case you are not taking Choice Tablet at the same time every day.
Q. Can Choice Tablet cause bleeding or spotting between the regular menstrual periods?
Yes, Choice Tablet can cause some unexpected bleeding or spotting, especially during the first three months. Do not stop taking Choice Tablet because of this. This bleeding or spotting decreases with time. You may have unexpected bleeding if you do not take the pills regularly. Consult your doctor if the spotting continues for more than seven days or if the bleeding is heavy.
Q. What if I vomit after taking Choice Tablet?
If you vomit within 3-4 hours after taking Choice Tablet tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take an another dose as soon as you feel well enough.
Q. What are the common side effects of taking Choice Tablet?
You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Choice Tablet. Other common side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), acne, depression (sad mood), and breast pain. Most of them are temporary. If these persist, consult with your doctor.
