MALA D Full Form
What is the full form of MALA D ?
MALA D is a tablet which is a combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate. It is a birth control medicine that is used to avoid pregnancy. It is a pill which should be taken for 28 days or as prescribed by the certified doctor. This medicine is mainly prescribed for treating irregular periods. This medicine consists of two types of tablet, white and red tablet, where white tablet consists of Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel and red tablet contains the Ferrous Fumarate. It stops the ovaries from releasing an egg and stops fertilization by the sperm.
This medicine is also used to stop or decrease the changes of menopause. It is necessary to contact a gynecologist before taking this medicine as it has many side effects, so these are taken under doctors advice. If this medicine is taken regularly by consulting the doctor then it can avoid pregnancy for three years.
Uses of MALA D
The MALA D tablet helps in treating the following problems:
Oral contraceptives
Menstrual abnormalities
How to take MALA D tablet
These pills must be taken based on the dosage given by the doctor. And this dosage is different for different people based on their problem. So it is important to follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor. The maximum dosage of this tablet is 1 tablet per day and it should be taken either before meal or after meal. If the dosage increases more than 1 tablet in a day then it leads to many problems and causes harmful effects.
Side effects of MALA D
The side effects of this tablet are:
Heavy menstrual periods
Dizziness
Back Pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
High blood pressure
Acne
Allergic reactions
Breast pain
Stomach pain
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This tablet interacts with other medicines and reduces the effect of those medicines. So it is required to inform the doctor about all the medicines that you are using. If we are taking any antiseptic or antibiotic medicines they may alter the activity of the MALA D tablet. Therefore, it is necessary to inform the doctor about the medications that you are taking.
The storage and disposal should be done properly.
Store this tablet in a clean and dry place below 25 degrees centigrade.
Keep the medicine away from the children and small pets.
After usage, they should be disposed of properly into a dustbin.
If the dosage is missed, then the effectiveness of the tablet is reduced, and it does not perform its function properly. So if any dose is missed, try to take it as soon as you remember, but do not take a high dosage; this may lead to danger.
Before taking the MALA D tablet, one should have a record of their medication and consult a doctor before consuming this medicine. It should not be taken based on their self-medication. Everyone must know the effects and causes of this medicine before taking it.
The use of this medicine is not allowed to persons getting allergy because of its components. This tablet should not be taken by the people who are having hypertension, migraine, diabetes, liver diseases, heart disease, tumors, breast cancer, etc.