Indications & Uses
Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene tablet is used to prevent pregnancy.
Pharmacology
Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene contains two active ingredients, Ethinylestradiol and Gestodene. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of oestrogen, and Gestodene is a synthetic form of progesterone. When the tablet is taken as instructed, the egg cells that the ovary normally releases each month are stopped from maturing to the point where they could be fertilized.
There are also secondary effects that may add to its contraceptive action. The cervical mucus changes, which makes it harder for sperm to get through. The endometrium changes too, which lowers the likelihood of implantation.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
How to Take this pill
For the best contraceptive effect, take Gestodene & Ehinylestradiol in the order shown on the package, and never leave more than 24 hours between tablets. Women should take the tablet at about the same time every day, preferably after the evening meal or at bedtime. Take one tablet daily for 28 consecutive days. Start each new pack on the day after the current pack is finished.
If you have decided to use Gestodene & Ehinylestradiol for contraception, wait for your next menstruation to begin. On its first day, take the first white tablet from the left corner of the top row of the pack (the arrow mark shows where to begin). Keep taking one white tablet each day, following the arrow. After 21 white tablets over 21 days, take one light red placebo tablet every day from the last row of the pack for the next 7 days.
Your menstruation will most likely start while you are taking the light red inactive tablets. Don't stop them. Taking the light red tablets for 7 days helps you keep up your tablet routine. If menstruation doesn't start during this time, check with your doctor to make sure you are not pregnant. After the seven light red inactive tablets, start the white active tablets from another pack of Gestodene & Ehinylestradiol and carry on for as long as you don't want to be pregnant.
Management of Missed Tablets
If you forget a tablet one day, take it as soon as you remember. This may mean taking two tablets the very next day. Also use some other method of contraception while you are taking the tablets and until your next menstruation.
If you forget the tablets for two continuous days, it is likely that you are no longer protected against pregnancy. So stop taking the tablets and use some other temporary method (condom/foam tablet) until your next menstruation. Discard the unfinished pack. On the first day of your next menstruation, start again from the very first white tablet of the top row of a fresh pack.
How to Delay a Period
To delay a period, go straight on to a new pack of Gestodene & Ehinylestradiol after finishing the white active tablets of the present pack (so you don't take the light red placebo tablets of the present pack). You can carry on like this for as long as you wish, up to the end of the second pack. When you want your period to begin, just stop taking the tablets. While using the second pack, a woman may have some breakthrough bleeding or spotting. Start your next pack after the usual 7 day light red inactive tablet interval.
Advice in Case of Vomiting
If vomiting happens within 3 to 4 hours after taking a white active tablet, absorption may not be complete. In that case, follow the advice given under Management of Missed Tablets. The woman must take the extra active tablet(s) she needs from a back up pack after vomiting.
Side Effects
Some women notice side effects in the early days of taking Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene. These can include dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight gain, fluid retension, depression, mood changes, breast pain, breast tenderness, rash, vaginal discharge, erythema and similar effects. If the pill is taken regularly, these usually lessen with time. If they carry on beyond 2 to 3 months, she could consult a doctor.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Some medicines can stop the Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene tablet from working as well as it should. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicine, especially antibiotics, rifampicin or medicines for seizures. You may need to use another method of contraception while you are taking them.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use during pregnancy: this pill (Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene) must not be taken during pregnancy, as it is contraindicated.
Use during lactation: taking this pill while breast-feeding is not recommended.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Taking too much of an oral contraceptive like Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene can cause nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, dizziness, abdominal pain, drowsiness and fatigue. This can happen in adults and in children. Females may also have withdrawal bleeding. There is no specific antidote, so if treatment is needed, it is directed to the symptoms.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene in a cool, dry place, away from light. Make sure children can't reach it.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Gestop 28 0.03 mg+0.075 mg
What is Gestop 28 0.03 mg+0.075 mg Tablet?
Gestop 28 0.03 mg+0.075 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Oral Contraceptive preparations group of medicines.
What is Gestop 28 used for?
Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene tablet is used to prevent pregnancy.
What are the side effects of Gestop 28?
Some women notice side effects in the early days of taking Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene. These can include dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight gain, fluid retension, depression, mood changes, breast pain, breast tenderness, rash, vaginal discharge, erythema and similar effects.
Can I take Gestop 28 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Use during pregnancy: this pill (Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene) must not be taken during pregnancy, as it is contraindicated. Use during lactation: taking this pill while breast-feeding is not recommended. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Gestop 28?
Taking too much of an oral contraceptive like Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene can cause nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, dizziness, abdominal pain, drowsiness and fatigue. This can happen in adults and in children. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Gestop 28?
Keep Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene in a cool, dry place, away from light. Make sure children can't reach it.
Can I take other medicines with Gestop 28?
Some medicines can interact with Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene, for example: Phenytoin, Rifampicin, Dexamethasone, Griseofulvin, Topiramate, Ampicillin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Gestop 28?
Gestop 28 is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.