Triphasil (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol) is a prescription medication used to prevent ovulation. The contraceptive also makes periods more regular, decreases blood loss and painful periods, and decreases the risk of ovarian cysts. Triphasil also causes changes to the cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. This drug is a combination hormone medication for preventing pregnancy. The active ingredients in Triphasil are Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl estradiol. Levonorgestrel belongs to a class of drugs called progestins. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or by preventing the fertilization of the egg by sperm. Ethinyl estradiol belongs to a class of drugs called synthetic estrogens. It works by stopping a woman’s egg from fully developing each month to prevent fertilization. Triphasil is only a birth control method. It does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, gonorrhea, or chlamydia.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Triphasil from Canada also called Triquilar manufactured by Bayer in the strength of 21-day tablets. The generic Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol is not available.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while taking Triphasil. The most common side effects of Triphasil may include the following:
• Acne;
• Breakthrough bleeding;
• Breast tenderness;
• Nausea;
• Problem with contact lenses;
• Weight gain
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Appetite loss;
• Breast lump;
• Mood changes;
• Sleep problems;
• Stabbing chest pain;
• Sudden vision loss;
• Upper stomach pain
These are not all of the side effects of Triphasil. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not take Triphasil if you are allergic to Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl estradiol, or any ingredient in Triphasil. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Have a blood clot;
• Have blood circulation problems;
• Have cancer of the breast;, vagina, or cervix;
• Have depression;
• Have diabetes;
• Have heart disease;
• Have high cholesterol;
• Have irregular menstrual cycles;
• Have liver disease;
• Have severe migraine headaches;
• Have uncontrolled high blood pressure;
• Have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Triphasil and rifampicin, ombitasvir, ampicillin, griseofulvin, phenobarbitone, phenytoin, etc. Avoid ritonavir, St. John’s wort, modafinil, or dexamethasone with Triphasil. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not use Triphasil if you are pregnant or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. Wait at least 4 weeks before using Triphasil if you recently had a baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. The hormones in Triphasil may pass into breast milk and harm a nursing infant. Take Triphasil precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Take the first pill on the first day of your period or the first Sunday after your period begins. You may need to use backup birth control, such as condoms, when you first start using Triphasil. Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours apart. When the pills run out, start a new pack the following day. You may get pregnant if you do not take your pills daily. If you miss one active pill, take two pills on the day you remember and one pill per day for the rest of the pack. If you miss two active pills in a row in week 1 or 2, take two pills per day for two days in a row. Then take one pill per day for the rest of the pack. Use backup birth control for at least 7 days following the missed pills. Triphasil will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Store in a dry place below 250C.
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