Drug reference
Contraception with 28-day combined preparations | Menstrual symptoms with 28-day combined preparations ▶BY MOUTH ▶Females of childbearing potential: 1 active tablet daily for 26 days, followed by 1 inactive tablet daily for 2 days, to be started on day 1 of cycle with first active tablet (withdrawal bleeding may occur during the 2-day interval of inactive tablets); subsequent courses repeated without interval
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→Appendix 1: combined hormonal contraceptives
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▶Common or very common Breast abnormalities. gastrointestinal discomfort. increased risk of infection. menstrual cycle irregularities ▶Uncommon Appetite increased. cervical abnormalities. crying. depression. diarrhoea. dizziness. fatigue. haemorrhage. hot flush. hyperhidrosis. mood altered. muscle spasms. neoplasms. oedema. ovarian and fallopian tube disorders. painful sexual intercourse. pelvic disorders. sexual dysfunction. skin reactions. sleep disorders. uterine cramps. vomiting. vulvovaginal disorders. weight decreased ▶Rare or very rare Aggression. anxiety. arterial thromboembolism. asthma. chest pain. cholecystitis chronic. concentration impaired. constipation. contact lens intolerance. dry eye. dry mouth. dyspnoea. eye swelling. fever. galactorrhoea. gastrooesophageal reflux disease. genital discharge. hair changes. hypertriglyceridaemia. hypotension. lymphadenopathy. malaise. myocardial infarction. pain. palpitations. paraesthesia. seborrhoea. sensation of pressure. urinary tract pain. vascular disorders. vertigo
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Changing to Qlaira ® Start the first active Qlaira ® tablet on the day after taking the last active tablet of the previous brand.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Tablet ▶Qlaira (Bayer Plc) Qlaira tablets | 84 tablet P £25.18 eiiii F 840
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Diarrhoea and vomiting In cases of persistent vomiting or severe diarrhoea lasting more than 12 hours in women taking Qlaira ®, refer to product literature. Missed doses A missed pill for a patient taking Qlaira ® is one that is 12 hours or more late; for information on how to manage missed pills in women taking Qlaira ®, refer to product literature.
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