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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

CONTRACEPTIVES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Other Info - DRO0033

FAQs

Dronis 20 Tablet works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg. 

If you vomit within 3-4 hours after taking Dronis 20 Tablet . Therefore, you should take another dose as soon as you feel well sufficient.

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Dronis 20 Tablet . Other common side effects include nausea (feeling sick), headache, breast pain, and depression (sad mood). Most of them are temporary if these persist, contact your doctor.

If you forget to take one tablet of Dronis 20 Tablet , take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets simultaneously and then following the usual dosing schedule. However, if you forget to take two or more doses, you may not be completely protected against pregnancy. In this case, start taking the Dronis 20 Tablet as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms for at least the next seven days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing doses may cause spotting (bloodstain) or unexpected vaginal bleeding. If this persists, contact your doctor.

You will usually get your period within three days after taking the last pill. If you have not followed the dosing schedule like you have missed one or two pills or started taking them a day after, then you should have, the probability of pregnancy should be considered at the time of the first missed period, and you should contact your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

Consuming alcohol with a Dronis 20 Tablet is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects, or you may become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

This Dronis 20 Tablet should not be used during pregnancy. It may lead to abortion after the first 3 months if you use this Dronis 20 Tablet during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Not safe, this Dronis 20 Tablet may pass into breast milk. They may harm the baby and also may affect the production of milk. So, this Dronis 20 Tablet is unsafe for breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Dronis 20 Tablet may cause headaches and nausea in some people, so it may affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Dronis 20 Tablet if you have had a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Dronis 20 Tablet if you have had a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Unsafe

This Dronis 20 Tablet may be used for controlling birth in young females but should not be used before the beginning of menstruation.

About Dronis 20 Tablet

Dronis 20 Tablet belongs to a group of hormonal contraceptives. It is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Contraception is a procedure that aims to prevent pregnancy and is used in family planning.

Dronis 20 Tablet is made up of two medicines: Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol. Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg. A woman can only get pregnant if a man's sperm fertilizes her egg. 

Take Dronis 20 Tablet  as prescribed by your doctor. You may experience stomach pain, headache, nausea, breast pain, weight gain, and irregular uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of Dronis 20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before taking the Dronis 20 Tablet , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Before starting Dronis 20 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you ever have blood clots in your legs, lungs, or eyes. If you have a stroke, heart attack, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, liver, and kidney problems, then do not take Dronis 20 Tablet . Do not take Dronis 20 Tablet if you are pregnant.

Uses of Dronis 20 Tablet

Contraception (Prevent pregnancy)

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Medicinal Benefits

Dronis 20 Tablet belongs to a group of hormonal contraceptives. Dronis 20 Tablet is made up of two medicines: Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol. Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Ethinyl Estradiol is a female hormone (synthetic estrogen). In women, it helps maintain a normal menstrual cycle (periods). In women undergoing menopause, it works by fulfilling the deficiency of estrogen hormone as well.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Dronis 20 Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Breast pain
  • Weight gain
  • Irregular uterine bleeding

Drug Warnings

After taking a Dronis 20 Tablet if you have allergies, stroke, blood clots in eyes, legs, and lungs, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, migraines, and angioedema (family or personal history of the swelling disorder). People having kidney and liver problems, a history of yellowing skin or eyes (jaundice), vaginal bleeding, high cholesterol, gallbladder problems, obesity, and swelling (edema) should not take this Dronis 20 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EthinylestradiolTranexamic acid
Critical
DrospirenoneTranexamic acid
Critical

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EthinylestradiolTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
Taking Dronis 20 Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dronis 20 Tablet with Tranexamic acid is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DrospirenoneTranexamic acid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
Taking Dronis 20 Tablet with tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranexamic acid with Dronis 20 Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, If you suffer from chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult your doctor immediately.
DrospirenoneAmiloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Amiloride with Dronis 20 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiloride with Dronis 20 Tablet may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is advised to reduce intake of potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EthinylestradiolLetrozole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
When taken together ethinyl estradiol may interfere with letrozole's activity and make it less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Letrozole and Dronis 20 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolDabrafenib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
When coupled with Dabrafenib, the blood level of Dronis 20 Tablet can be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Dabrafenib and Dronis 20 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you are taking hormone replacement therapy for menopause, you should notify your doctor if you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EthinylestradiolDantrolene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
Dantrolene's beneficial effectiveness can be reduced when used with Dronis 20 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dronis 20 Tablet with Dantrolene can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, severe fatigue or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or whites of your eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EthinylestradiolFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
When Fosphenytoin is taken with Dronis 20 Tablet, Fosphenytoin may lower the blood levels and effects of Dronis 20 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Dronis 20 Tablet and Fosphenytoin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you use hormone replacement therapy for menopause, inform a doctor if your symptoms are no longer controlled or if you experience unusual bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
EthinylestradiolOxcarbazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
When coupled with oxcarbazepine, the blood levels of Dronis 20 Tablet can be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking oxcarbazepine and Dronis 20 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you use hormone replacement therapy(Dronis 20 Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms are no longer controlled or if you deal with unusual bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EthinylestradiolAnastrozole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
Dronis 20 Tablet may interfere with anastrozole's function and make it less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Anastrozole and Dronis 20 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EthinylestradiolThalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dronis 20 Tablet:
Taking thalidomide together with Dronis 20 Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots and that may lead to serious complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking thalidomide and Dronis 20 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Stop taking this Dronis 20 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained pain and swelling in your limbs, chest pain, shortness of breath, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
  • Stop taking Dronis 20 Tablet and immediately contact your doctor if you notice your skin and whites of the eye turning yellow (jaundice), severe depression, severe stomach pain, or if you think you could be pregnant.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) of 19.5-24.9.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
  • Do regular exercise to maintain weight fluctuations caused due to Dronis 20 Tablet .
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

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