Min-Ovral 21 / 28 Day is an estrogen
and progestin combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may
also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms
of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your
doctor
Where can I order Min Ovral from? Can I buy Min Ovral
at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can
buy Min Ovral at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept
an order for Min Ovral from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both
U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase
Min Ovral and when you order Min Ovral it will be delivered
with express shipping.
Why is Min Ovral prescribed?
Oral contraceptives (also known as "The Pill") are
highly effective means of preventing pregnancy. Oral contraceptives
consist of synthetic forms of two hormones produced naturally
in the body: either progestin alone or estrogen and progestin.
Estrogen and progestin regulate a woman's menstrual cycle, and
the fluctuating levels of these hormones play an essential role
in fertility.
To reduce side effects, oral contraceptives are available in
a wide range of estrogen and progestin concentrations. Progestin-only
products (such as Micronor) are usually prescribed for women
who should avoid estrogens; however, they may not be as effective
as estrogen/progestin contraceptives.
One variety of the Pill--the Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28-day Dialpak--is
also used in the treatment of moderate acne in women aged 15
and older. It is taken just as it would be for contraception.
Most important fact about Min Ovral
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious heart-related
side effects (stroke, heart attack, blood clots, etc.) in women
who use oral contraceptives. This risk increases with heavy
smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and with age. There
is an especially significant increase in heart disease risk
in women over 35 years old who smoke and use oral contraceptives.
How should you take Min Ovral?
Oral contraceptives should be taken daily, no more than 24
hours apart, for the duration of the prescribed cycle of 21
or 28 days. Start the cycle according to package directions.
Ideally, you should take your pill at the same time every day
to reduce the chance of forgetting a dose; with progestin-only
contraceptives, taking the pill at the same time each day is
essential.
--If you miss a dose...
If you neglect to take only one estrogen/progestin pill, take
it as soon as you remember, take the next pill at your regular
time, and continue taking the rest of the medication cycle.
The risk of pregnancy is small if you miss only one combination
pill per cycle. If you miss more than one tablet, check your
product's patient information for instructions.
Missing a single progestin-only tablet increases the chance
of pregnancy. Consult your doctor immediately if you miss a
single dose or if you take it 3 or more hours late, and use
another method of birth control until your next period begins
or pregnancy is ruled out.
--Storage instructions...
To help keep track of your doses, use the original container.
Store at room temperature.
What Min Ovral side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change
in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your
doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking
an oral contraceptive.
Side effects may include:
Abdominal cramps, acne, appetite changes, bladder infection,
bleeding in spots during a menstrual period, bloating, blood
clots, breast tenderness or enlargement, cancer of the reproductive
organs, cataracts, chest pain, contact lens discomfort, decreased
flow of milk when given immediately after birth, depression,
difficulty breathing, dizziness, fluid retention, gallbladder
disease, growth of face, back, chest, or stomach hair, hair
loss, headache, heart attack, high blood pressure, inflammation
of the large intestine, kidney trouble, lack of menstrual periods,
liver tumors, lumps in the breast, menstrual pattern changes,
migraine, muscle, joint, or leg pain, nausea, nervousness, pancreatitis,
premenstrual syndrome (PMS), secretion of milk, severe allergic
reactions, sex drive changes, skin infection, skin rash or discoloration,
stomach cramps, stroke, swelling, temporary infertility, unexplained
bleeding in the vagina, vaginal inflammation or discharge, vaginal
infections (and/or burning and itching), visual disturbances
and loss of vision, vomiting, weight gain or loss, worsening
of lupus, worsening of twitches or tics, worsening of varicose
veins, yellow skin or whites of eyes
Why should Min Ovral not be prescribed?
You should not take oral contraceptives if you have had an
allergic reaction to them or if you are pregnant (or think you
might be). Avoid them, too, if you suffer from migraine headaches
preceded by an aura (visual disturbances such as pulsing lights
and blind spots, temporary numbness, and similar symptoms).
If you have ever had breast cancer or cancer in the reproductive
organs or liver tumors, you should not take oral contraceptives.
If you have or have ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver
disease, angina (severe chest pain), or blood clots, you should
not take oral contraceptives. They are not recommended for women
with significant high blood pressure. Women who have had pregnancy-related
jaundice or jaundice stemming from previous use of oral contraceptives
should not take them.
If you have undiagnosed and/or unexplained abnormal vaginal
bleeding, do not take oral contraceptives.
In addition, if you have liver, kidney, or adrenal disease,
you should avoid the Yasmin brand of oral contraceptive. It
contains an ingredient that can increase potassium levels in
the body, leading to serious problems if you have one of these
diseases.
Special warnings about Min Ovral
Oral contraceptives should be used with caution if you are
over 40 years old; smoke tobacco; have liver, heart, gallbladder,
kidney, or thyroid disease; have high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, or porphyria (a blood disorder);
or tend to be seriously overweight. Caution is also advised
if you have blood circulation problems or have had a heart attack
or stroke in the past. Be cautious, too, if you have problems
with depression, migraine or other headaches, irregular menstrual
periods, or visual disturbances.
If you have a family history of breast cancer or other cancers,
you might want to consider using a progestin-only product. The
estrogen in combination oral contraceptives has been linked
with a slight increase in the risk of breast cancer during use
of the pill. If you do use a combination, choose one with a
relatively low amount of estrogen. Take high-estrogen pills
(0.05 milligrams of estrogen) only if your doctor feels it's
necessary.
You should also be aware that some experts think oral contraceptives
may increase the risk of cervical cancer. This remains controversial,
however. Many doctors think other factors are to blame.
Since the blood's clotting ability may be affected by oral
contraceptives, your doctor may take you off them prior to surgery.
If bleeding lasts more than 8 days while you are on a progestin-only
oral contraceptive, or if you have no period at all, be sure
to let your doctor know. The risk of blood clots is greater
with oral contraceptives that contain desogestrel, such as Ortho-Cept.
Oral contraceptives do not protect against HIV infection (AIDS)
or any other sexually transmitted disease. If there is a danger
of infection, use a latex condom and spermicide in addition
to the pill.
If you develop a migraine or severe headache that does not
let up or keeps recurring while you are taking a progestin-only
oral contraceptive, check with your doctor. You may need to
switch to a different type of pill.
If you miss a menstrual period but have taken your pills regularly,
contact your doctor but do not stop taking your pills. If you
miss a period and have not taken your pills regularly, or if
you miss two consecutive periods, you may be pregnant; stop
taking your pills and check with your doctor immediately to
see if you are pregnant. Use another form of birth control while
you are not taking your pills.
If you are taking a progestin-only oral contraceptive and you
have sudden or severe abdominal pain, call your doctor immediately.
There is a higher risk of ectopic (outside the womb) pregnancy
or ovarian cysts with this type of contraceptive.
You should also be aware that oral contraceptives have been
know to cause rare cases of noncancerous--but dangerous--liver
tumors. In people prone to high cholesterol and similar problems,
oral contraceptives have been known to raise triglyceride levels,
leading to pancreatitis.
Possible food and drug interactions
when taking this medication
If oral contraceptives are taken with certain other drugs,
the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before
combining oral contraceptives with the following:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Ampicillin (Principen)
Aspirin
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Barbiturates (phenobarbital, Seconal)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
Clofibrate (Questran)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Diazepam (Valium)
Doxepin (Sinequan)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Gris-PEG)
HIV protease inhibitor drugs such as Crixivan
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Modafinil (Provigil)
Morphine (MS Contin)
Oxazepam (Serax)
Penicillin (Veetids, Pen-Vee K)
Phenylbutazone
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred)
Prednisone (Deltasone)
Primidone (Mysoline)
Propranolol (Inderal)
Rifabutin (Mycobutin)
Rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane)
St. John's Wort
Sulfonamides (Bactrim, Septra)
Temazepam (Restoril)
Tetracycline (Sumycin)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Troleandomycin (Tao)
Vitamin C
Warfarin (Coumadin)
In addition, before using the Yasmin brand of oral contraceptive
check with your doctor if you regularly take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs such as Motrin and Aleve, potassium supplements such as
Micro-K, certain water pills such as Aldactone, and certain
high blood pressure medications, including Avapro, Capoten,
Cozaar, Diovan, Vasotec, and Zestril.
Remember, too, that oral contraceptives may affect tests for
blood sugar levels and thyroid function and may cause an increase
in blood cholesterol levels.
Special Min Ovral information if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding
If you are pregnant (or think you might be), you should not
use oral contraceptives, since they are not safe during pregnancy.
For safety's sake, switch to a nonhormonal method of contraception
if you miss a period after forgetting a scheduled dose of the
Pill. In addition, wait at least 4 weeks after delivery before
starting an oral contraceptive.
Nursing mothers should not use most oral contraceptives, since
these drugs can appear in breast milk and may cause jaundice
and enlarged breasts in nursing infants. In this situation,
your doctor may advise you to use a different form of contraception
while you are nursing your baby. However, progestin-only oral
contraceptives should not affect your milk or your baby's health.
Recommended Min Ovral dosage
If you have any questions about how you should take oral contraceptives,
consult your doctor or the patient instructions that come in
the drug package. The following is a partial list of instructions
for taking oral contraceptives; it should not be used as a substitute
for consultation with your doctor.
Some brands can be started on the first day of your menstrual
cycle or on the first Sunday afterwards. Others must be started
on the fifth day of the cycle or the first Sunday afterwards.
The instructions below are for the first-Sunday schedule.
Oral contraceptives are supplied in 21-day and 28-day packages.
FOR A 21-DAY SCHEDULE
Oral contraceptives are taken every day for a 3-week period,
followed by 1 week of no oral contraceptives; this cycle is
repeated each month.
1) Starting on the first Sunday after the beginning of your
menstrual period, take one tablet daily (at the same time each
day) for the next 21 days. Note: If your period begins on Sunday,
take the first tablet that day.
2) Wait 1 week before taking any more tablets. Your menstrual
period should occur during this time.
3) Following this 1-week waiting time, begin taking a daily
tablet again for the next 21 days.
FOR A 28-DAY SCHEDULE
Starting on the first Sunday after the beginning of your menstrual
period, take one tablet daily (at the same time each day) for
the next 28 days. Continue taking the oral contraceptives according
to your physician's instructions. Note: If your period begins
on Sunday, take the first tablet that day.
FOR BOTH 21- AND 28-DAY REGIMENS
When following a regimen with a Sunday or Day 5 start, use
an additional method of birth control for the first 7 days of
the cycle.
Progestin-only tablets should be taken at the same time of
day every day of the year.
Min Ovral Overdosage
While any medication taken in excess can cause overdose, the
risk associated with oral contraceptives is minimal. Even young
children who have taken large amounts of oral contraceptives
have not experienced serious adverse effects. However, if you
suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.
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