Centron Plus Tablet
In higher doses, Centron Plus Tablet is also used to control abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who have not attained menopause (end of the monthly menstrual period). This medicine is only taken once a week, either with or without food. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor is the right person to decide the exact dose, hence follow your doctor’s advice.
Centron Plus Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Centron Plus Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill. It helps to prevent pregcy as it does not allow implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).
In higher doses, Centron Plus Tablet is also used to control abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who have not attained menopause (end of the monthly menstrual period). This medicine is only taken once a week, either with or without food. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor is the right person to decide the exact dose, hence follow your doctor’s advice.
It is a non-hormonal medicine with very minimal side effects but in some cases, it may cause irregularity in your menstrual cycle. If this bothers you or appears serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing this. Before taking this medicine let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
03Uses
Contraception
04How To Use
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. Centron Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Centron Plus Tablet is a birth control pill. It acts by preventing the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).
06Benefits
In Contraception
Centron Plus Tablet is a contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant. It is a reliable and safe method for contraception, if used correctly. It does not interrupt with sex and you can lead a normal routine life without any worries. Take it as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
07Side Effects
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
Irregular menstrual cycle
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Centron Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Centron Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Centron Plus Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Centron Plus Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Centron Plus Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Centron Plus Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Centron Plus Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive pill. Being a non-hormonal medicine, it has minimal side effects as compared to other hormonal birth control medicines.
It is also used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Centron Plus Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.
Centron Plus Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
References
Sources and references
Lal J, Nitynand S, Asthana OP, Nagaraja NV, et al. Optimization of Contraceptive Dosage Regimen of Centchroman. Contraception. 2001;63:47-51. view
Gandotra N, Sharma P, Sharma A, et al. The role of Sevistain the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017;6:219-22. view
