Juliana Tablet

Short Description

Juliana Tablet is a combination of two medicines used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy) and in the treatment of irregular periods.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Juliana Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as per your doctor's advice. You will have to take the pill on day one of your menstrual cycle and continue taking it for a whole month. Once the pack gets over, start with a new one. If you experience vomiting within 4 hours of dose intake, take another tablet. In case you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, use a condom during intercourse for a period of 2 days.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Juliana Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Headache Breast pain Weight gain

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Juliana Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Juliana Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. Nonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum

Pregnancy Warning

Juliana Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Juliana Tablet is an oral contraceptive pill. It works by preventing the release of egg (ovulation) and affecting sperm movement in the womb to prevent its union with the egg. It also changes the lining of the womb and renders it unsuitable for pregnancy.

Your doctor has prescribed Juliana Tablet to help you prevent pregnancy. Take your pill at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists. Do not use Juliana Tablet if you are obese, over 35, smoke, on prolonged bed rest, or have a history of blood clots. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. Stop taking Juliana Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you notice your skin and whites of the eye turning yellow (jaundice), severe stomach pain, severe depression, or if you think you could be pregnant.