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Overview
MALA N TAB is a Schedule H drug.MALA N TAB is composed of: ESTRADIOL (0.03 MG), NORGESTREL (0.15 MG)
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.Estradiol is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women.Estradiol is used for hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. It acts by replacing the natural hormone in the body when the latter is deficient.
This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" because it does not contain any estrogen. Norgestrel (a form of progestin) is a hormone that prevents pregnancy by making vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization), and changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. This medication also stops the release of an egg (ovulation) in about half of a woman’s menstrual cycles.
Usage
ESTRADIOL is generally used to treat: Menopause, OsteoporosisESTRADIOL can address symptoms like: Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Precautions
- Do not use estradiol patches over breast stop taking estradiol and see a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following when taking estradiol:
- yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice). rise in your blood pressure (symptoms may be headache, tiredness, dizziness).new onset migraine-like headaches.
- signs of a blood clot, such as: painful swelling and redness of the legs, sudden chest pain, difficulty in breathing.
- Do not consider estradiol alone as a contraceptive. It must be used with progestogen to provide contraceptive benefits.
- Consult your doctor if you have unusual vaginal bleeding while taking this drug, Immediately consult your doctor if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. This medicine should not be taken for a very long period.Consult your doctor from time to time to check if you still need it.
- Do not smoke or use tobacco. Estrogens combined with smoking further increases your risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attack, especially in women older than 35.
- Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.If you are nearsighted or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems or trouble wearing your contact lenses.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to norgestrel or to other progestins (e.g., norethindrone) or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Before you take this medication, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, especially of: abnormal breast exam, breast cancer, liver problems, unexplained vaginal bleeding, certain breathing problem, stroke or other blood clots, high blood pressure, low levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL), diabetes, heart disease, history of yellowing eyes/skin (jaundice) during pregnancy or while using birth control pills, migraine headaches, obesity, long period of sitting or lying down.
- Smoking cigarettes/using tobacco while using hormonal birth control (pill/patch/ring) increases your risk of heart problems and stroke. Do not smoke. The risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in women over 35) and with frequent smoking (15 or more cigarettes a day).
- Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.
- Norgestrel should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor right away.
- This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effect on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Symptoms of Overdosage
ESTRADIOL over-dosage can result in: Vagina Bleeding, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen PainNORGESTREL over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Bleeding
Common Side-Effects
ESTRADIOL : Vaginal Candidiasis, Diarrhoea, Edema, Body Pain, Chills, Cough, Loss Of Voice, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Head Headache, Mood Swings, Abdomen Pain, NauseaNORGESTREL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Dizziness, Fainting, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Hair Loss, Vagina Bleeding, Depressed Mood
Serious Side-Effects
ESTRADIOL : Jaundice, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Weight Gain, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Ankles Swelling, Vaginal Odor, Hands SwellingNORGESTREL : Vision Problems, Migraine, Seizure, Difficulty Breathing, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit
Rare Side-Effects
ESTRADIOL : BLOOD CLOT, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Attack, Stroke, Chest Pain, Jaws Pain, Left Arm Pain, Legs Swelling, Legs Tingling, Difficulty Breathing, FaintingDisease Interactions
NORGESTREL can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Breast Cancer, Thromboembolism, Depression, Congestive Heart Disease, Acute Renal Failure, Asthma, Migraine, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, ObesityTechnical Classification
ESTRADIOL is categorized as: ESTROGENS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONESNORGESTREL is categorized as: PROGESTINS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES
Available Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| MALA N TAB | ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, NORGESTREL 0.15 MG | |
| OVRAL-G TAB | INR 112.1 for 20 TABLETS | ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG, NORGESTREL 0.5 MG |