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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Choice Tablet is used for birth control and treating dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods). It works by preventing the release of an egg from ovaries and making sperm entry difficult to enter in the uterus to fertilise sperm and egg. In addition to this, it prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is required for egg growth in the uterus. Ferrous fumarate is required to make up for the amount of iron that women lose during their menstrual period. It may cause common side effects such as acne, amenorrhea (absence of menses), tenderness, pain, or swelling of the breasts, decrease in the secretion of breast milk after giving birth, dizziness, oedema (fluid retention), gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating, unwanted hair growth, intolerance to contact lenses, changes in sexual desire, loss of scalp hair, change in menstrual flow, dark patches on the skin, mood changes, nausea, nervousness, vaginal discharge, vomiting, and loss or gain of appetite.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

DKT India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Choice Tablet

Choice Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘contraceptives’ primarily used for birth control and treating dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods). Contraception is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy and is used in family planning. Dysmenorrhea is irregular and painful, leading to abdominal pain, digestion problems, fainting, vomiting, and nausea.

Choice Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levonorgesterol, Ethinylestradiol, and Ferrous fumarate. Choice Tablet works by preventing the release of an egg from ovaries and making sperm entry difficult to enter in the uterus to fertilise sperm and egg. In addition to this, Choice Tablet prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is required for egg growth in the uterus. Ferrous fumarate is required to make up for the amount of iron that women lose during their menstrual period. 

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.  The common side effects are acne, amenorrhea (absence of menses), tenderness, pain, or swelling of the breasts, decrease in the secretion of breast milk after giving birth, dizziness, oedema (fluid retention), gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating, unwanted hair growth, intolerance to contact lenses, changes in sexual desire, loss of scalp hair, change in menstrual flow, dark patches on the skin, mood changes, nausea, nervousness, vaginal discharge, vomiting, and loss or gain of appetite. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Choice Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Please do not smoke while you are using Choice Tablet as it increases the risk of a blood clot. Inform your doctor before starting Choice Tablet if you are over 35 years, smoke, have or ever had a heart problem, have uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure), have cancer of the breast, uterus, or vagina, liver diseases, diabetes that affect blood vessels, headache with disruption of the brain function, and prolonged immobilization due to a surgery. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Choice Tablet

Treatment of Contraception, Dysmennohrea (irregular menstrual cycle).

Directions for Use

Swallow this medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Choice Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levonorgestrel, Ethinylestradiol, and Ferrous fumarate. It is primarily used for contraception (prevent pregnancy). It increases menstrual cycle regularity and decreases blood loss. It decreases the incidence of iron deficiency anaemia, dysmenorrhea (irregular or painful periods), functional ovarian cysts, and ectopic pregnancies (pregnancy outside the womb). Long-term use may decrease the incidence of fibroadenomas and fibrocystic disease of the breast (lumps in the breast), acute pelvic inflammatory disease (inflammation of the pelvic organs), and cancer of the ovary and vagina.

How Choice Tablet Works

Choice Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levonorgesterol, Ethinylestradiol, and Ferrous fumarate. Choice Tablet works by preventing the release of an egg from ovaries and making sperm entry difficult to enter in the uterus to fertilise sperm and egg. In addition to this, Choice Tablet prevents the thickening of the uterus's inner wall, which is required for egg growth in the uterus. Ferrous fumarate is required to make up for the amount of iron that women lose during their menstrual period.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Choice Tablet

  • Acne

  • Amenorrhea (absence of menses)

  • Tenderness, pain, or swelling of the breasts

  • Decrease in secretion of breast milk after giving birth

  • Dizziness

  • Edema (fluid retention)

  • Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating

  • Unwanted hair growth

  • Intolerance to contact lenses

  • Changes in sexual desire

  • Loss of scalp hair

  • Change in menstrual flow

  • Dark patches on the skin

  • Mood changes

  • Nausea

  • Nervousness

  • Vaginal discharge

  • Vomiting

  • Loss or gain of appetite

What if I have taken an overdose of Choice Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Choice Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Choice Tablet increases the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, gallbladder disease, liver tumors, cancer of the ovary, breast, cervix, or vagina, and inflammation of the pancreas. Do not stop taking this medicine even if there is irregular menses or spotting. Missing pills can also cause spotting or light bleeding. Do not switch to another brand or another type of birth control without informing your doctor. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical
LevonorgestrelAcitretin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Using etretinate and Choice Tablet can cause severe birth defects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Choice Tablet can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Choice Tablet can increase the risk and severity of birth defects in unborn when taken by a pregnant woman.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Choice Tablet together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you get pregnant while taking these medications. Never use acitretin if you are pregnant. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation which can lead to serious conditions such as heart problems and kidney failure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranexamic acid with Choice Tablet may leads to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience chest pain; shortness of breath; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; sudden loss of vision; and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EthinylestradiolTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Choice Tablet with Tranexamic acid is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelBrigatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Brigatinib may lower the blood levels and effects of Choice Tablet, making it less effective as a type of birth control. It has also been linked to serious birth abnormalities in newborn children.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Choice Tablet and brigatinib can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have been receiving hormone replacement therapy for menopause, you should contact a doctor if you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelDabrafenib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Dabrafenib may lower the blood levels and effects of Choice Tablet, making it less effective as a type of birth control.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Choice Tablet and dabrafenib together may result in an interaction but can be taken if advised by a doctor. If you are receiving hormone replacement treatment for menopause, you should consult the doctor if you observe an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelBosentan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet and Bosentan may lower the blood levels and effects of Choice Tablet, making it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Choice Tablet and bosentan can lead to interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abdominal bleeding, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
LevonorgestrelPhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet and Phenobarbital may lower Choice Tablet blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking phenobarbital and Choice Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment (Choice Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelMycophenolic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
A combined use of Choice Tablet with mycophenolic acid may reduce the blood levels and effects of Choice Tablet, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control, mycophenolic acid may cause pregnancy loss in the first trimester and also birth defects in the unborn child.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycophenolic acid and Choice Tablet, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you take hormone replacement (Choice Tablet) for menopause, and if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevonorgestrelBoceprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Choice Tablet:
Taking Choice Tablet and Boceprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of Choice Tablet, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Choice Tablet and Boceprevir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you're taking any medications, your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any of these signs - changes in your birth control, unexpected pregnancy, your own symptoms, feeling hot and sweaty, dryness down there, or unusual bleeding - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with body mass index (BMI) 19.5-24.9.

  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.

  • Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complication.

  • Do regular exercise to maintain weight fluctuations caused due to Choice Tablet .

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

GYNECOLOGY RELATED DRUGS

Choice Tablet Substitute

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  • SUVIDHA TABLET

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol consumption should be avoided while using Choice Tablet

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Choice Tablet is a category X drug. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Choice Tablet should not be used in breastfeeding mothers as this medicine may get excreted in the breast milk.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Choice Tablet may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Choice Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Choice Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases.

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Children

Unsafe

Choice Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

FAQs

Choice Tablet is used for birth control and treating dysmenorrhea (irregular and painful periods).

Choice Tablet is a contraceptive drug which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary. If the egg is released in the uterus, then Choice Tablet prevents the egg growth by thickening the uterus wall.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at your regular time. This means you may take 2 pills in 1 day. If you miss 2 pills in a row, take 2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills on the next day, followed by one pill until the completion of the course. if you miss 3 or more white “active” pills in a row (during the first 3 weeks), throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day. You could become pregnant if you have sexual intercourse in the 7 days after you miss pills. So, you must use a condom as a back-up for those 7 days. If you have any questions regarding the missing doses, consult your doctor immediately.

Choice Tablet may cause weight gain by increasing your appetite. However, consult your doctor if you notice sudden or rapid weight gain while using this medicine.

Choice Tablet cannot prevent spread or transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like HIV, genital herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. So, it is safe to use other reliable contraceptive measures such as male or female condoms or to prevent STDs.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

67 A, 2nd Floor, Hem-dil Building, Linking Road, Opp. Lawrence English High School & Post Office, Santacruz West, Mumbai - 400054
Other Info - CHO0019

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