What is Philith?
Philith is a birth control pill that contains feminine hormones that prevent the process of ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovary). The medication can also cause changes to your cervical mucus and the lining of your uterus, making it more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and for fertilized eggs to connect to the uterus.
Philith is used as a contraceptive to stop pregnancy. Philith can also be used to treat mild acne in women who are over 15 years old, have a menstrual cycle, and want to take birth contraceptives. There are a variety of names for ethinyl esteradiol, along with norethindrone. There aren't all the brands listed in this brochure. Philith could be used for other purposes that are not covered in this medication guide.
Side effects of Birth control pills
Contact a medical professional immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms or warning signs of an allergic response, such as hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.
This medication could cause severe adverse effects. Take this medicine off and consult your physician immediately if you experience:
- Indications of signs of stroke—sudden weakness or numbness, extreme headache, or slurred speech issues with balance or vision;
- Symptoms that a blood clot has formed within the lung, such as chest pain, a rapid and loud cough or shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting up blood;
- Indications for a blood clot inside the body: pain, swelling, pain, or a warm sensation within one leg.
- Heart attack symtoms: chest pressure or pain that spreads to your shoulder or jaw; nausea; sweating;
- Liver issues: swelling around your midsection and right side, stomach discomfort, and loss of appetite. Dark urine, stools that are clay-colored, and jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin);
- Increased blood pressure, a severe headache, blurred vision, and pounding in your ears or neck
- Depression--mood changes depression, low self-esteem losing enthusiasm for things you previously liked, sleep issues, and thoughts of hurting yourself
- Swelling in your ankles, hands, or feet; a lump in your breast;
- A change in the frequency, intensity, or severity.
Common negative side effects of Philith could include:
- Nausea, vomiting;
- Tenderness of the breasts, bleeding from the breast,
- Headache or issues or problems with contact problems with contact.
This isn't a complete list of possible side effects, and other side effects could occur. Contact your doctor for advice regarding medical adverse effects. You can report any symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Norethindrone, Medroxyprogesterone, Levonorgestrel, Provera, Depo-Provera, and Mirena
Warnings
Do not take birth control pills when you're pregnant or just had a baby.
It is not recommended to use a birth control pill if you suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure and coronary artery disease, circulatory problems (especially those associated with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, cancer, and severe migraine headaches in the event that you also take certain hepatitis C medications, if you are scheduled for major surgery, if you smoke and you are over 35 years old, or if you have suffered a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, jaundice triggered by birth medications, as well as cancer of the uterus/cervix, breast, or vagina.
Smoking, especially if you are over 35 or taking birth control pills, may increase your chances of developing blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks.
Prior to use this drug
Birth control pills may increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, and heart attacks. There is a higher risk if you suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or are obese. The risk of having a stroke or blood clots is highest when you are in your first year of using the birth control pill. The risk increases when you start taking birth control pills after not taking them for 4 weeks or more.
Smoking increases the chances of developing blood clots, strokes, or heart attacks that are caused by birth control drugs, specifically when you are over 35 years old.
Do not use it if you're expecting. Stop using Philith and inform your doctor right away if you find yourself pregnant or do not have two menstrual periods in consecutive days. If you've recently had babies, you should wait at least four weeks before using birth medication to control your birth.
Do not use birth control pills when you are:
- Untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure and heart diseases (chest pain or coronary artery disease; the history of a heart attack, stroke, or blood clots);
- An increased chance of getting blood clots as a result of an underlying heart condition or hereditary blood disorder
- Circulatory problems (especially when related to the condition of diabetes);
- A history of cancer related to hormones such as breast cancer, vagina, or uterus/cervix;
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding that isn't being examined by the doctor;
- Cancer of the liver or liver;
- Extreme migraine headaches (with the appearance of numbness, aua, visual changes, or weakness), particularly when you are over the age of 35;
- The history of jaundice triggered by birth control pills
- If you are a smoker and over 35 years old,
- If you take any hepatitis c medication containing ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir with or without dasabuvir.
Inform your doctor if you have ever suffered from:
- Heart issues, high blood pressure, or if you're susceptible to developing blood clots.
- Triglycerides, high cholesterol, or if you're obese;
- Depression;
- A seizure or migraine headache;
- Diabetes, gallbladder disease, underactive thyroid;
- Kidney or liver disease; or
- Irregular menstrual cycles, fibrocystic breast cancer lumps, nodules, or a mammogram that is abnormal.
Consult your doctor to determine whether it is safe to breastfeed while taking this medicine.
How to take Control pills?
Follow the directions on the label of your prescription and read the medication guide or instructions sheets. Follow the medication exactly as prescribed.
It's possible that you'll need to use backup birth control, for example, condoms containing spermicide, when you first begin taking this medication. Follow the directions of your physician. You should take a pill each day and no more than 24 hours between. If your pills expire and you are unable to take another, begin a new one the next day. It is possible to become pregnant if you don't take a single pill a day.
Certain birth control kits include "reminder" pills to keep you on the same cycle. The beginning of your period is usually after you take these pills to remind you of your period. Utilize a backup birth control pill if you're sick and vomiting a lot or have vomiting. There is a possibility of bleeding that has exploded. Inform your doctor if the bleeding persists or becomes very heavy.
If you require major surgery or are on longer-term mattress rest, you could have to discontinue this medication for a brief period of time. Any surgeon or doctor who cares for you should be aware that you're taking Philith. When you are taking birth pills to control your birth, you will be required to see your physician frequently. Keep it at room temperature, far from heat and moisture.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Follow the instructions on the label of your prescription and study all medication guides or instructions sheets. The absence of medication increases your chances of becoming pregnant.
If you do not take one active pill, you should take two pills the next day that you recall. Take 1 pill a day for the remainder of the package. If you do not take two active tablets in one row during weeks 1 and 2, you should take two pills daily for two days. Then, take one pill a day throughout the remainder of the package. Make sure to use a backup birth control plan up to 7 consecutive days after the missing pills.
If you do not take two active pills consecutively during Week 3, toss out the remainder of the pack and begin with a fresh pack the next day if you're a Day 1 starter. If you're the Sunday starter, continue taking a dose every day up to Sunday. When you are done, take away the remainder of the pack and start a fresh pack for the day.
If you fail to take three active pills consecutively in the weeks of 1–2 or 3, you should throw away the remainder of your pack and begin a fresh pack the next day, if you're a day 1 starter. If you're the Sunday starter, continue taking a pill each day up to Sunday. When you are done, take away the remainder of your pack and begin a new pack the following day. If you skip two or more active pills and don't have any periods for the entire month, If you don't have two months consecutively, consult your physician because it could be that you're pregnant.
If you do not remember to take a reminder pill, discard it and take one daily reminder pill until you have a full pack.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency attention or contact the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222. Intoxication can lead to nausea or bleeding from the vagina
What should be avoided?
Don't smoke when you are taking birth control medication, especially if you are over 35 years old.
Birth control pills won't help you fight sexually transmitted illnesses, including HIV and AIDS. Utilizing a condom is the only way to safeguard yourself from the aforementioned diseases.
Interaction with other drugs
Discuss with your doctor any other medications you take, particularly:
- Rifampin;
- Troglitazone;
- Atorvastatin;
- Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir; or
- Anticonvulsants (antiepileptics) like phenobarbital, phenytoin, and carbamazepine.
This list is not comprehensive. Other medications could influence Philith, such as medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, and herbal supplements. The interactions of all drugs are included here.
