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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 | 5:53 AM IST

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. It contains Desogestrel, which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). It may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. It may cause side effects such as headaches, weight gain, nausea, mood changes, irregular menstrual cycle, breast pain, and acne. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet contains 'Desogestrel', which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.

Take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience headaches, weight gain, nausea, mood changes, irregular menstrual cycle, breast pain, and acne. Most of these side effects of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots. Make sure that before taking this medicine, you inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, liver disease, or any other health problems. If you are taking any other medicine or are allergic to any medicine, please inform your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any unpleasant side effects. Please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Uses of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet

To prevent unintended pregnancy.

Medicinal Benefits

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet contains 'Desogestrel', a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion. 

Directions for Use

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet should be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Do not chew or crush the medicine; swallow it as a whole with water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Weight gain
  • Nausea
  • Mood changes
  • Irregular menstrual cycle
  • Breast pain
  • Acne.

Drug Warnings

Make sure that before taking this medicine, you inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, liver disease, or any other health problems. If you are taking any other medicine or are allergic to any medicine, please inform your doctor.  If you have an allergy to peanuts and soya, talk with your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any unpleasant side effects. Please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots. If you have or have had chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, especially on the skin of the face), prevent too much contact with the sun or ultraviolet radiation. It is essential to check your breasts frequently, and you should speak to your doctor as soon as possible if you feel any swelling in your breasts. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin), medicines used to treat infectious disease (griseofulvin), 

Drug-Food Interaction: Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet interacts with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet should be taken with caution in people who have a bleeding problem, liver or kidney disease, vaginal bleeding, high blood pressure, or increase calcium in breast cancer.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PRIMIDONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • GRISEOFULVIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.
  • Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet .
  • 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, soybean, canola, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Special Advise

  • Take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet preferably within 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding after taking this medicine.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Unintended pregnancy is a condition of pregnancy that occurs either unwanted when no children or no more children are desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired. Most unintended pregnancies result from not using contraception or from using contraceptives inconsistently or incorrectly.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet . But avoid alcohol consumption while taking Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Do not use Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Although it does not produce harmful effects, a small amount of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet passe into milk. Therefore, consult with your doctor before using Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet .

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

No clinical data on efficacy and safety are available in children below 18 years.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited , Commercial Operations , Prestige Tech Park,Platina-3, 7th to 12th floor, Prestige Tech Park, Kadubesanahalli, Bangalore -560103
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FAQs

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy.
Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet does not affect fertility. If you have been taking the Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet , your chances of getting pregnant within a year are about the same as any other couple.
Yes, Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet can be taken every day. This medicine is prescribed once daily. Please take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor.
When you complete a pack, begin the next pack without having a break. You may have lighter, normal, or no periods while taking Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet . Continue taking Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet without waiting for your next period.
Take this Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet as per your doctor's instruction. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure constant levels of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet in your body.
If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking a Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet tablet, it is considered a missed dose. Therefore, you should take another dose.
Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. It's important to follow the instructions for this medicine very carefully.
You can start with a new pack of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet the next day if directed by the physician.
Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet contains desogestrel. It is generally considered effective for prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy.
Contraceptive protection may be reduced if more than 36 hours have elapsed between two tablets. If the user is less than 12 hours late in taking any tablet, the missed tablet should be taken as soon as it is remembered, and the next tablet should be taken at the usual time. If she is more than 12 hours late, she should use an additional method of contraception for the next 7 days.
Common side effects of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet may include, headaches, weight gain, nausea, mood changes, irregular menstrual cycle, breast pain, and acne. Most of these side effects of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet provides high contraceptive efficacy.

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