Indications
Renatrel Tablet is used for:
Contraception, Menorrhagia, Menopausal HRT
Adult Dose
Contraception
0.075 mg PO once daily, at same time each day.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Continue taking one tablet every day. After taking the last tablet in old pack, start a new pack the next day. There is no break between packs, and do not take any "reminder" tablets (tablets without medication). Periods may be early or late, shorter or longer, heavier or lighter than normal. May also have some spotting between periods. Do not stop taking pills if this happens.
If vomit within 4 hours after taking this medication or have diarrhea, use a back-up method of birth control (e.g., condom, spermicide) for the next 2 days.
Missing a pill, taking it more than 3 hours late, or starting a new pack late will increase your risk of becoming pregnant. If you miss a pill or take this medication 3 or more hours later than usual, use a back-up method of birth control (e.g., condom, spermicide) for the next 2 days.
Contra Indications
Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe arterial disease; liver adenoma, porphyria; after recent evacuation of hydatidiform mole; history of breast cancer; hepatic impairment.
Precautions
Sex-steroid dependent cancer, past ectopic pregnancy, malabsorption syndromes, functional ovarian cysts, active liver disease, recurrent cholestatic jaundice, history of jaundice in pregnancy, CV or renal impairment, DM, asthma, epilepsy, migraine, conditions aggravated by fluid retention, depression and thromboembolism (high doses); lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Some drugs that may interact with this drug include: acitretin, isotretinoin, troleandomycin.
Some drugs may cause hormonal birth control to work less well by decreasing the amount of birth control hormones in body. This effect can result in pregnancy. Examples include griseofulvin, modafinil, rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin), St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures (such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), HIV drugs (such as nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir), among others.
Side Effects
Side effects of Norgestrel :
>10%
Edema, Weakness, Anorexia, Amenorrhea, Breakthrough bleeding, Change in menstrual flow, Spotting
Frequency Not Defined
Menstrual irregularities; Deep vein thrombosis, thrombophlebitisnausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, breast discomfort, gynaecomastia, depression, skin disorders, disturbance of appetite, wt changes, fluid retention, changes in libido, cholestatic jaundice, hair loss or hirsutism. Benign intracranial hypertension, thrombocytopenic purpura.
Potentially Fatal: Thrombocytopenia, stroke.
Mode of Action
Progestin; inhibits secretion of gonadotropins from pituitary gland; prevents ovulation in half of users, thickens cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration.
Note
Renatrel 0.075mg Tablet generic name is Norgestrel. Renatrel 0.075mg Tablet is manufactured by Renata LimitedRenatrel is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Renatrel Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.