Indications & Uses
Mini 28 is indicated for:
Pharmacology
This pill is an effective birth control method for women, but it is temporary and meant for short term use. Each tablet contains two hormones, Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol. A single strip holds 28 tablets. Of these, 21 contain the hormones and 7 contain iron.
Combination oral contraceptives like this one lower the chance of becoming pregnant mainly by suppressing ovulation. They may also work in other ways. They can change the cervical mucus so that sperm find it harder to get through, and they can change the lining of the womb (the endometrium), which makes implantation less likely.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Start taking this Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous Fumarate tablet on the first day of menstruation. You can also begin on any day within the first 5 days of menstruation. Take one tablet at the same time every day with food. The best time is after dinner or at night before sleeping. For the first 3 weeks, take one white tablet each day. After that, take one brown tablet each day for 7 days. If your period starts while you are on the brown tablets, don't stop the medicine. If it is confirmed that you are not pregnant, you can start the dose on any day of menstruation, but in that case you must use a condom during sexual intercourse for the next 7 days after menstruation. Once all 7 brown tablets are finished, start again from the beginning with a white tablet, whether or not menstruation has started.
If you forget a tablet for one day, take it as soon as you notice, and then take the tablet for the present day as well. If you forget for two days in a row, this contraceptive will not work. Even so, to keep the date of your menstrual cycle, take two tablets at a time as soon as you notice.
Side Effects
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous Fumarate can cause some common side effects: headache, nausea, mood changes (including depression), vaginal infections, irregular vaginal bleeding, and pain and discomfort. Some effects are rare. These are liver tumors, jaundice, high blood pressure and gallbladder problems.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Thrombotic disorder and other vascular problems Stop this pill if a thrombotic disorder occurs. For major surgery, stop it at least 4 weeks before and keep it stopped through 2 weeks after. In women who are not breastfeeding, start it no earlier than 4 weeks after delivery. Liver disease If jaundice occurs, discontinue this pill. High blood pressure Women with well-controlled hypertension can use Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous Fumarate, but their blood pressure needs to be monitored. Stop the pill if blood pressure rises significantly. Carbohydrate and lipid metabolic effects Women who are prediabetic or diabetic should be monitored while taking this pill. For women with uncontrolled dyslipidemia, consider an alternative contraceptive method. Headache Evaluate any significant change in headaches, and discontinue this pill if indicated. Bleeding irregularities and amenorrhea Irregular bleeding or amenorrhea should be evaluated.
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you know you are allergic to any of its components.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
This pill (ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel and ferrous fumarate) must not be used in pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop taking it. Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) and their metabolites pass into human milk, so they are present in breast-fed infants too. CHCs, this pill included, can also reduce milk production in women who are breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Safety and efficacy of this pill have been established in women of reproductive age. For post-pubertal adolescents under 18 years, efficacy is expected to be the same as it is for users aged 18 years and older. Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous Fumarate is not indicated for use before menarche.
Overdose
No serious harmful effects have been reported after an overdose of oral contraceptives, and that includes children who swallowed them by accident. An overdose can cause nausea, and in females it may bring on withdrawal bleeding.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep this medicine below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Always keep it, like all medicines, out of children's reach.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Mini 28 0.03 mg+0.15 mg+75 mg
What is Mini 28 0.03 mg+0.15 mg+75 mg Tablet?
Mini 28 0.03 mg+0.15 mg+75 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous Fumarate. It is made by Advanced Chemical Industries PLC. It belongs to the Oral Contraceptive preparations group of medicines.
What is Mini 28 used for?
Mini 28 is used for: Anemia.
What are the side effects of Mini 28?
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous Fumarate can cause some common side effects: headache, nausea, mood changes (including depression), vaginal infections, irregular vaginal bleeding, and pain and discomfort. Some effects are rare.
Can I take Mini 28 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
This pill (ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel and ferrous fumarate) must not be used in pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop taking it. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Mini 28?
No serious harmful effects have been reported after an overdose of oral contraceptives, and that includes children who swallowed them by accident. An overdose can cause nausea, and in females it may bring on withdrawal bleeding. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Mini 28?
Keep this medicine below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Always keep it, like all medicines, out of children's reach.
Can I take other medicines with Mini 28?
Some medicines can interact with Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous Fumarate, for example: Caffeine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Mini 28?
Mini 28 is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.