Centchroman - Oral contraceptive
Drug Name:
Centchroman - Oral contraceptive
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Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Reports not available
Indication:
Oral contraception
Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing
(Ref- IDMA Publication)
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Centchroman Oral contrceptive November 1990
Adverse Reaction:
Reports not available
Contra-Indications:
Recent jaundice, severe hepatic dysfunction
Polycystic ovarian disease
Cervical hyperplasia Severe allergy Tuberculosis, renal disease
Lactation in the first 6 months
Special precaution:
Dosage regimen to be followed very strictly
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Oral contraception
Dosage-
First tablet to be taken on Day 1 (eg. Monday ) of menstrual cycle followed by one tablet on Day 4 (eg.Thursday )
Repeat this regimen every week for 3 consecutive months exactly on the same days eg Mondays and Thursdays
Dose to be reduced to once a week on the same day eg Monday as long as contraception is required
Pregnancy and lactation:
Lactation in the first 6 months