复方左炔诺孕酮片, Compound Levonorgestrel Tablets, Oral Short-acting Contraceptive Pills, 22 tablets/box

Compound Levonorgestrel Tablets are an effective daily oral contraceptive that prevents pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus, and altering the uterine lining. These tablets are easy to use, requiring just one pill per day. While some mild side effects may occur initially, they typically diminish over time. In addition to contraception, they may offer health benefits such as reducing the risk of certain cancers and regulating menstrual cycles. However, they do not protect against sexually transmitted infections. 

Medication Name
复方左炔诺孕酮片
Compound Levonorgestrel Tablets
Fufang Zuoquenuoyuntong Pian

Ingredients
This is a compound medication, with each tablet containing 0.15mg of levonorgestrel and 0.03mg of ethinyl estradiol as the main ingredients. The excipients include starch, sucrose, dextrin, magnesium stearate, ethanol, sodium carboxymethyl starch, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, titanium dioxide, talcum powder, Chinese wax, polyethylene glycol 6000, Tween-80, polyacrylic resin II, and lemon yellow pigment.

Physical Characteristics
This medication is a film-coated tablet. When the coating is removed, it appears white or nearly white.

Indications
For oral contraception in women.

Dosage and Administration
Oral administration. Start taking the medication on the 5th day of each menstrual cycle, taking one tablet daily for 22 consecutive days without interruption or omission. After completing the 22-day course, resume taking the medication on the 5th day of the next menstrual cycle.

Adverse Reactions

1. Pregnancy-like symptoms: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of appetite.
2. Breakthrough bleeding (most commonly occurs when a dose is missed; if necessary, an additional 0.01mg of ethinyl estradiol can be taken each night), amenorrhea.
3. Mental depression, headache, fatigue, weight gain, and facial pigmentation.
4. Liver function impairment or increased relative risk of benign liver adenoma.
5. Increased risk of ischemic heart disease in women over 35 years old who smoke while taking this medication.
6. May cause hypertension.

Contraindications
The following conditions are contraindications: breast cancer, genital cancer, irregular vaginal bleeding, abnormal liver function or recent history of liver disease or jaundice, deep venous thrombosis, cerebrovascular accident, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, mental depression, and women over 40 years old.

Precautions

1. Undergo an annual physical examination while taking this medication and inform the physician of its use during the examination.
2. Discontinue use if the following symptoms occur: suspected pregnancy, thromboembolism, visual impairment, hypertension, abnormal liver function, mental depression, ischemic heart disease, etc.
3. Take the medication as prescribed. Missing a dose can lead to breakthrough bleeding and contraceptive failure. If a dose is missed, take the missed tablet within 24 hours in addition to taking the regular dose.
4. Breastfeeding women should start taking this medication six months postpartum.
5. If pregnancy is desired, discontinue use and adopt other contraceptive measures. Wait for six months after discontinuation before attempting to conceive.
6. Seek medical attention immediately if an overdose is taken or severe adverse reactions occur.
7. Prohibited for those allergic to this medication; use with caution in individuals with allergic constitution.
8. Do not use if the physical characteristics of this medication have changed.

Medication for Special Populations
Children: Keep this medication out of reach of children.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding women should start taking this medication six months postpartum.
Elderly: Not clearly defined.

Drug Interactions

1. Drugs that may reduce contraceptive efficacy: Antibiotics, especially oral broad-spectrum antibiotics; drug enzyme inducers such as rifampin, phenobarbital, and phenytoin should be avoided concurrently.
2. This medication may weaken the efficacy of antihypertensive drugs, anticoagulants, and hypoglycemic drugs.
3. This medication may enhance the efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants.
4. Concurrent use with other drugs may result in drug interactions. Consult a physician or pharmacist for details.

Pharmacological Action
Not clearly defined.

Storage
Seal tightly.

Specification
Each tablet contains 0.15mg of levonorgestrel and 0.03mg of ethinyl estradiol.

Packaging Specification
Each board contains 22 tablets, and each box contains 1 board.

Expiration
60 months.