Trifeme TM
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Active ingredients: levonorgestrel + ethinylestradiol, ethinylestradiol, levonorgestrel
Brand name
(ARTG)
: TRIFEME ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Tablet, sugar coated
- Oral
- 6 brown round biconvex 6mm diameter tablets.
Component :
- Tablet, sugar coated
- Oral
- 7 red placebo tablets.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- 10 yellow round biconvex 6mm diameter tablets.
Component :
- Tablet, sugar coated
- Oral
- 5 white round biconvex 6mm diameter tablets.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient levonorgestrel + ethinylestradiol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
For the active ingredient ethinylestradiol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
For the active ingredient levonorgestrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems