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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Dafadros Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It contains Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol, which work by preventing the fertilization of the egg. It may cause side effects such as stomach pain, headache, nausea, breast pain, weight gain, and irregular uterine bleeding. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Dafadros Tablet

Dafadros Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Contraception is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy and is used in family planning.

Dafadros Tablet is made up of two medicines: Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol. Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg. 

Take Dafadros Tablet  as prescribed by your doctor. You may experience stomach pain, headache, nausea, breast pain, weight gain, and irregular uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of Dafadros Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before taking the Dafadros Tablet , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Before starting Dafadros Tablet , please inform your doctor if you ever have blood clots in your legs, lungs, or eyes. If you have a stroke, heart attack, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, liver, and kidney problems, then do not take Dafadros Tablet . Do not take Dafadros Tablet if you are pregnant.

Uses of Dafadros Tablet

Treatment of Contraception (Prevent pregnancy)

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Dafadros Tablet belongs to a group of hormonal contraceptives. Dafadros Tablet is made up of two medicines: Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol. Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Ethinyl Estradiol is a female hormone (synthetic estrogen). In women, it helps maintain a normal menstrual cycle (periods). In women undergoing menopause, it works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone as well.

How Dafadros Tablet Works

Dafadros Tablet is made up of two medicines: Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol. Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dafadros Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Breast pain
  • Weight gain
  • Irregular uterine bleeding

What if I have taken an overdose of Dafadros Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Dafadros Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include severe vomiting and nausea, or unusual/sudden vaginal bleeding. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

After taking a Dafadros Tablet if you have allergies, stroke, blood clots in eyes, legs, and lungs, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, migraines, and angioedema (family or personal history of the swelling disorder). People having kidney and liver problems, a history of yellowing skin or eyes (jaundice), vaginal bleeding, high cholesterol, gallbladder problems, obesity, and swelling (edema) should not take this Dafadros Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DanazolPimozide
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DanazolSimvastatin
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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DanazolPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Using pimozide together with Dafadros Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of pimozide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dafadros Tablet with Pimozide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medication without doctor's advice.
DanazolSimvastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Combining Dafadros Tablet and Simvastatin can increase the blood levels and effects of Simvastatin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dafadros Tablet and Simvastatin together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever or dark colored urine, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
DanazolPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Using pimozide together with Dafadros Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of pimozide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dafadros Tablet with Pimozide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medication without doctor's advice.
DanazolSimvastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Combining Dafadros Tablet and Simvastatin can increase the blood levels and effects of Simvastatin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dafadros Tablet and Simvastatin together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever or dark colored urine, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
DanazolKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Dafadros Tablet may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Dafadros Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
DanazolLovastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Using Lovastatin together with Dafadros Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of Lovastatin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dafadros Tablet and Lovastatin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience a muscle tenderness, muscle pain, weakness, fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
DanazolLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Combining Lomitapide with Dafadros Tablet can increase the blood levels of Lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dafadros Tablet with Lomitapide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, constipation, or any other discomfort, fever, joint pain, or skin rash consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DanazolCarfilzomib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Combining Carfilzomib with Dafadros Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dafadros Tablet and Carfilzomib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience chest pain; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing; coughing up blood; sudden loss of vision; pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg; and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
DanazolHalofantrine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Using Halofantrine together with Dafadros Tablet may increase the blood levels of Halofantrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dafadros Tablet and Halofantrine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
DanazolMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dafadros Tablet:
Combining Mipomersen with Dafadros Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dafadros Tablet with Mipomersen can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, bleeding, or liver damage contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to a doctor.

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 a body mass index (BMI) of 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 complications.
  • Do regular exercise to maintain weight fluctuations caused by Dafadros Tablet .
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
  • Including 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.

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No

Therapeutic Class

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Alcohol

Caution

Consuming alcohol with a Dafadros Tablet is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects, or you may become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

This Dafadros Tablet should not be used during pregnancy. It may lead to abortion after the first 3 months if you use this Dafadros Tablet during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not safe; this Dafadros Tablet may pass into breast milk. They may harm the baby and also may affect the production of milk. So, this Dafadros Tablet is unsafe for breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Dafadros Tablet may cause headaches and nausea in some people, so it may affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Dafadros Tablet if you have had a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Dafadros Tablet if you have had a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Unsafe

This Dafadros Tablet may be used for controlling birth in young females but should not be used before the beginning of menstruation.

FAQs

Dafadros Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

Dafadros Tablet works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg.Â

If you vomit within 3-4 hours after taking Dafadros Tablet . Therefore, you should take another dose as soon as you feel well sufficient.

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Dafadros Tablet . Other common side effects include nausea (feeling sick), headache, breast pain, and depression (sad mood). Most of them are temporary; if they persist, contact your doctor.

If you forget to take one tablet of Dafadros Tablet , take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets simultaneously and then following the usual dosing schedule. However, if you forget to take two or more doses, you may not be completely protected against pregnancy. In this case, start taking the Dafadros Tablet as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms for at least the next seven days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing doses may cause spotting (bloodstain) or unexpected vaginal bleeding. If this persists, contact your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Behind Rajpath Club, Kensville Road, Opp. Infostretch Building, Off S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad- 380059, Gujarat- India
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