Dubalex Tablet

Dubalex Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill. It helps to prevent pregnancy as it does not allow implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

In higher doses, Dubalex 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.

Contraception

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. Dubalex Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dubalex Tablet is a birth control pill. It acts by preventing the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
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Dubalex 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.

Dubalex Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.

Dubalex Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.

It is good for women who want an effective, reversible method of contraception (family planning) but not hormonal pills.

Dubalex Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users and usually in the first three months.

The first pill should be taken on the first day of the period and the second pill three days later. Follow this for the first three months. Starting from the fourth month, take it once a week on the first pill day.

Dubalex Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.

Q. What is Dubalex Tablet and for what it is used for?

Dubalex Tablet contains a non-hormonal medicine, i.e. Centchroman/Ormeloxifene. It is used as an oral contraceptive medicine. It may also be used in the treatment of uterine bleeding.

Q. How and in what dose should I take Dubalex Tablet?

You should take Dubalex Tablet, as advised by your doctor. However, for contraception, you are required to take two tablets a week for the first 12 weeks ( for e.g. on Sunday and Wednesday), and then one tablet a week. It is also advisable to use condom, in addition to taking Dubalex Tablet, for the period of the first 8 weeks of use.

Q. I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Dubalex Tablet safe for me?

Yes, Dubalex Tablet is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it is a non-hormonal and non-steroidal medicine.

Q. If I become pregnant while on Dubalex Tablet, will my fetus be harmed?

Such a situation is called method failure where contraception fails to prevent pregnancy. In case you conceive even after taking Dubalex Tablet, there is nothing to worry about. This medicine does not cause abnormalities in the fetus and the baby has normal growth and development. However, stop taking this medicine as soon as you get to know about your pregnancy.

Q. Does Dubalex Tablet cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?

No, Dubalex Tablet does not cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia.

Q. What if I miss my pill?

Take the missed pill as soon as you remember. If the pill is missed by 1 or more days but less than 7 days, follow the regular schedule and use an alternate method (e.g. condoms) till the next period. If the pill is missed by more than 7 days, restart the schedule like a new user.

Q. What are the common side effects of taking Dubalex Tablet?

As per the clinical studies conducted so far in women of reproductive age groups, Dubalex Tablet (Centchroman or Ormeloxifene) has been found to be safe and free from the common side effects of hormonal birth control pills. If any new sign or symptom bothers you while taking Dubalex Tablet, please consult with your doctor.

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dubalex Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dubalex Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dubalex 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 Dubalex 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 Dubalex Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dubalex Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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