Suvidha Tablet Combikit 28.0 tablet combikit in 1 strip

All Details About Suvidha Tablet Combikit

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Suvidha Tablet Combikit

Description:

Suvidha Tablet Combikit is used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy). It is a combination of progestin (levonorgestrel) and an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle.

Suvidha Tablet Combikit can be taken with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. It should be taken as per your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Headache, nausea, stomach upset, and breast pain are some common side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You might experience spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently or persists longer.

Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack or have cancer of uterus/cervix, or vagina. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Do not take the medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding.

Uses:

Contraception

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

Side 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

Ordinary side effects of Suvidha

Breast pain
Headache
Nausea
Agitated stomach
Irregular uterine bleeding
Murky colored stool

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Suvidha Tablet Combikit. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Suvidha Tablet Combikit is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Suvidha Tablet Combikit is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Suvidha Tablet Combikit 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 Suvidha Tablet Combikit in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

FAQs:

What is Suvidha Tablet Combikit used for?

Suvidha Tablet Combikit is used as an oral contraceptive (birth control pill) to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) that stop ovulation and iron (ferrous fumarate) to help replace iron lost during menstruation.

How do I take Suvidha Tablet Combikit?

Take one pill daily at the same time, as directed by your doctor. Follow the order of the pills as marked on the pack. Most packs contain 21 active pills (with hormones and iron) and 7 placebo pills (inactive pills). Your period will usually start during the placebo week.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember. If it has been more than 24 hours, follow the instructions provided with the medication or consult your doctor. Missing pills can increase the risk of pregnancy, so use backup contraception (like condoms) if needed.

Does Suvidha Tablet Combikit protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

No, Suvidha Tablet Combikit does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To reduce the risk of infections, use condoms along with this medication.

How long does it take for Suvidha Tablet Combikit to start working?

If started within the first 5 days of your menstrual cycle, it works immediately. If started at any other time, use backup contraception (like condoms) for the first 7 days.

Who should not take Suvidha Tablet Combikit?

Females should not take Suvidha Tablet Combikit if they are over 35 years of age and smoke, have a history of blood clots, heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, or liver disease, or are pregnant.

Can Suvidha Tablet Combikit increase the risk of blood clots or stroke?

Affirmative, the risk of blood clots or stroke due to Suvidha Tablet Combikit use is higher in smokers over 35 years of age and in those with other medical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. It is advised to consult your doctor before use.

Can Suvidha Tablet Combikit be used immediately after childbirth or miscarriage?

You can start Suvidha Tablet Combikit immediately after a first-trimester miscarriage or abortion, or 4 weeks after childbirth or second-trimester loss. It is advised to talk to your doctor before starting Suvidha Tablet Combikit.

What if I vomit after taking Suvidha Tablet Combikit?

After taking Suvidha Tablet Combikit, if you vomit within 3 to 4 hours of taking a pill, it may not be absorbed. Take another pill and use backup birth control for 7 days.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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