food interaction for Lynoral Tablet

alcohol interaction for Lynoral Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Lynoral Tablet

lactation interaction for Lynoral Tablet

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Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Lynoral 0.05mg 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.
UNSAFE
Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet

Ethinyl Estradiol(0.05mg)

Lynoral tablet uses

How lynoral tablet works

Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet is a synthetic estrogen (female hormone). In women of reproductive age, it helps in maintaining normal menstrual cycle (periods). In women undergoing menopause, it works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone, thereby preventing symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings.

Common side effects of lynoral tablet

Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Breast pain, Hair loss, Vaginal spotting, Irregular vaginal bleeding, Abdominal cramp

SUBSTITUTES FOR Lynoral Tablet

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Lynoral Tablet

  • It may also be used to treat prostate cancer in men and to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
  • Take it at the same time everyday 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.
  • Ensure that you undergo regular breast screening (for presence of lumps or any abnormal changes) and cervical smear test while taking this medicine.
  • 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. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
  • Ethinyl Estradiol is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy in older women who are going through menopause or in younger women whose ovaries have not developed properly.

Frequently asked questions FOR Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet

Ethinyl Estradiol

Q. What is Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet contains a medicine called Ethinyl Estradiol (a female sex hormone). It is used as hormone replacement therapy. It can also be used to treat problems related to your monthly cycles. Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet is used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bone) in women who cannot take other medicines for osteoporosis. In men, it may be prescribed for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Q. When and how to take Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet?
Take this medicine as per the advice of your doctor. However, you must try to take Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet at the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of the medicine in your body.
Q. What if I miss to take Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost the time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose but simply continue the usual dosing schedule. However, missing a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding and spotting (blood stain). If the bleeding lasts longer, consult your doctor.
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Q. What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet?
The common side effects associated with Lynoral 0.05mg Tablet are nausea, breast tenderness, headache, weight gain, mood changes, and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if they persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)