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Important Information For Your Reference

Common side effects include: abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness. For a full list of information
Side Effects:
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Do not take this if you are allergic to the medicine or its composition. If you're unsure, check with us or your doctor.
Severe allergic reactions such as severe rash, severe itchiness and fever, swollen throat, face, eyelids or lips can happen. Stop taking this medication and speak to your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms. This reaction may start soon after you first take the medicine, or it might start later.
Other important information for pregnant women/children/elderly users, please

Alcohol Warning (Use With Care)
Consuming alcohol with Ethinyl Estradiol may worsen the side effects such as headache, dizziness, and nausea.It is safe to consume alcohol with Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s as there is no known drug interaction.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe - High Risk)
Ethinyl Estradiol is unsafe to use during pregnancy. Both animal and human studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus and fetal abnormalities. Please consult your doctor for more details.Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s is not indicated during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown undesirable effects on the fetus, however, based on general experience of Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s during pregnancy did not provide any evidence of adverse effect to the fetus.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)
No academic reports explaining the use of Ethinyl Estradiol during lactation are available. However, the use of Ethinyl Estradiol for breastfeeding mothers is not recommended because it may reduce milk production and decrease the nutrient content in the milk.Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s in combined oral contraceptive pill may reduce the quantity of human breast milk and constituent of the milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it during lactation.

Driving Warning (Generally Safe)
Generally it is safe to take ethynilestradiol if you are driving. However, do not drive if you feel any side effects such as dizziness, headaches, or nausea, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s does not cause side effect that will interrupt with ability to drive.

Kidney Warning (Limited Data)
The use of Ethinyl Estradiol is should be safe in patients with kidney problem. Hoever, consult your doctor regarding dose adjustment if needed.There is no information regarding the safety of Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s in patient with kidney disease. No dose titration of Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s is required.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)
Ethinyl Estradiol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ethinyl Estradiol may be needed. However, patients with liver carcinoma is contraindicated to take Ethinyl Estradiol. Please consult your doctor. Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s is contraindicated in patients with liver disease.

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Recommended dosage: Adult: Take as directed by your doctor's instruction. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you need further instructions. Not recommended for children.

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Product Overview

How To Use Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s

Make note of the day, date and time you apply the patch to remind you when you need to replace it. Remove the protective liner of the patch without touching its sticky sides. Apply patch onto clean, dry, flat, undamaged and hairless skin. Smoothen patch evenly onto skin and wash your hands after applying it. When it is time to remove the patch, gently peel it away from your skin and fold the patch in half with its sticky sides facing inwards. Do not apply patch on the same area twice in a row as this can irritate your skin.

Brands

Janssen

Active Ingredient

Ethinylestradiol norelgestromin

Manufactured by

Janssen Pharmaceutica

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Headache, Dizziness, Nausea and vomiting, Menstrual cycle disturbances, Breast discomfort, Change of weight, Change of libido, Hirsutism

Vaginal candidiasis, Headache, Migraine , Dizziness, Nausea and vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Abdominal distension, Acne or pruritus, Breast tenderness

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Use With Care)

Consuming alcohol with Ethinyl Estradiol may worsen the side effects such as headache, dizziness, and nausea.It is safe to consume alcohol with Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s as there is no known drug interaction.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe - High Risk)

Ethinyl Estradiol is unsafe to use during pregnancy. Both animal and human studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus and fetal abnormalities. Please consult your doctor for more details.Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s is not indicated during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown undesirable effects on the fetus, however, based on general experience of Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s during pregnancy did not provide any evidence of adverse effect to the fetus.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)

No academic reports explaining the use of Ethinyl Estradiol during lactation are available. However, the use of Ethinyl Estradiol for breastfeeding mothers is not recommended because it may reduce milk production and decrease the nutrient content in the milk.Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s in combined oral contraceptive pill may reduce the quantity of human breast milk and constituent of the milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it during lactation.

Driving Warning (Generally Safe)

Generally it is safe to take ethynilestradiol if you are driving. However, do not drive if you feel any side effects such as dizziness, headaches, or nausea, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s does not cause side effect that will interrupt with ability to drive.

Kidney Warning (Limited Data)

The use of Ethinyl Estradiol is should be safe in patients with kidney problem. Hoever, consult your doctor regarding dose adjustment if needed.There is no information regarding the safety of Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s in patient with kidney disease. No dose titration of Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s is required.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

Ethinyl Estradiol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ethinyl Estradiol may be needed. However, patients with liver carcinoma is contraindicated to take Ethinyl Estradiol. Please consult your doctor. Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s is contraindicated in patients with liver disease.

Quick Tips

Take Evra 6mg/600mcg at the same time regularly to help you remember to take it.
Menstrual irregularities, such as spotting or bleeding between periods or missed periods, are possible. Notify your doctor if it persist.
While on Evra 6mg/600mcg, make sure you get a regular breast exam (to check for lumps or other abnormal changes) and a cervical smear test.
Stop Evra 6mg/600mcg immediately and notify your doctor if you experience 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.
Do not take Evra 6mg/600mcg and discuss with your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, over 35, smoke, or have a history of blood clots or heart disease.

Disclaimer

Information last updated on: Wed Oct 30 2024 13:35:00 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time) The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.

The content provided on this webpage is to provide information only, to be fully-interpreted by a medical professional, and not intended as a guide to make purchase decisions, or a substitute to advice of a medical professional. Effectiveness and side effects of medication may differ from individual to individual. We do not encourage any customer to self-diagnose and/or self-medicate. Patients should always consult a medical professional before taking or using any medication. The content provided here is non-exhaustive and may not cover all aspects of the medication. Our service should only be used to support the doctor-patient dynamic, not replace it.

The fulfilment of prescription medication is subject to our review of a prescription issued by a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) registered doctor. If required, we will provide a tele-consult service with one of our registered panel doctors. This is not an advertisement of a medicine as such an advertisement would require prior approval from the Medicines Advertisement Board of Malaysia. Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s is available in many areas in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Kepong, Segambut, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Mont Kiara, Puchong, Bandar Sunway, TTDI, Seri Kembangan, Klang, Bukit Tinggi, Damansara, Sentul, Penang, George Town, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Baru, Bandar Baru Air Itam, Sungai Ara, Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, Perai, Johor Bahru, Skudai, Bukit Indah, Gelang Patah, Senai, Pasir Gudang, Taman Daya, Taman Molek, Taman Perling, Tebrau, Danga Bay, Larkin, Nusajaya, Pontian, Masai, Setia Tropika, Desaru, Tampoi.

Evra 6mg/600mcg Transdermal Patch 3s is available at many places in Singapore. Ang Mo Kio, Alexandra, Admiralty, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Boat Quay, Buona Vista, Beach Road, Bugis, Balestier, Boon Lay, Central Area, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Chinatown, Commonwealt, City Hall, Clarke Quay, Changi Airport, Changi Village, Clementi Park, Dairy Farm, Eunos, East Coast, Farrer Park, Geylang, Hougang, Harbourfront, Holland, Jurong, Jurong East, Jurong West, Kallang/ Whampoa, Lim Chu Kang, Marine Parade, Marina, Macpherson, Mandai, Newton, Novena, Orchard, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Potong Pasir, Paya Lebar, Queenstown, Raffles Place, Rochor, River Valley, Sembawang, Sengkang, Serangoon, Serangoon Rd, Seletar, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tanjong Pagar, Telok Blangah, Tanglin, Thomson, Tuas, Tengah, Upper East Coast, Upper Bukit Timah, Upper Thomson, Woodlands, West Coast, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang.

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