Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet is a medicine used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy) and in the treatment of irregular periods. It helps to prevent the release of the egg and its fertilization by the sperm.

Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet is a combined oral contraceptive pill.

Uses of Le Kare Tablet

Contraception

Benefits of Le Kare Tablet

In Contraception

Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet is a contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant in multiple ways. Firstly, it prevents an egg from being released from your ovaries. Secondly, it makes the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb. Additionally, it prevents thickening of the lining of your womb, thereby making it unfavourable for an egg to grow in it. Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet is a reliable and safe method for contraception, if used correctly. It does not interrupt with sex and you can lead a normal routine life without any worries. Take it as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Le Kare Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Le Kare

Nausea
Headache
Breast pain
Abdominal pain
Weight gain
Depression

How to use Le Kare Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Le Kare Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Le Kare Tablet

Your doctor has prescribed Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet to help you prevent pregnancy.
It also results in lighter, less painful and more regular menstrual bleeding.
Take your pill at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
Do not use Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet if you are obese, over 35, smoke, on prolonged bed rest or have a history of blood clots.
Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

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Patient concerns

New born baby agar feed karte karte milk ko nose mai kheech le ya atuk le to kya kare

Dr. Amit Modi

Paediatrics

Hello, A baby may vomit to slight extent after feed, if they are not burped properly. If they do so while feeding, immediately pause feeding and burp the baby before restarting feeding.

I am having irregular heartbeat also fear and anxiety. Body is always heated and heartbeat is fast. Heartbeat gets loud even on doing minor work. I have been smoker for 3 years, when i went to the doctor and showed these reports, he told me that i am having asthma and palpitations and loud/fast heartbeat is causing due to this. Ye gave me dihihaler sF 200. I am taking that for 10 days but no thing happened. I am always having fast and irregular heartbeat (like flip foop type), sometimes heart started pounding. What to do.? ECG and xray report are attached.

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

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Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is not good control. A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

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Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1 mg. Sexual weakness n interest is common problem with people of your age group those who have stress lifestyle. there are several medicine to increase sexual weakness but all medicines either herbal or allopathic have side effects their own and should be given after evaluation with doctor. My personal advice to start with life style modification, exercises, diet and stop smoking alcohol tobacco n gutkha along with increase your confidence level and decrease your unnecessary stress. Please take good antioxidant vitamins and plenty of water. After few month of your healthy lifestyle then only think of medicine of any kind.

FAQs

Le Kare Tablet

What is Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet and what is it used for?

Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet is a combined oral contraceptive medicine that contains two hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is used to prevent pregnancy.

What if I forget to take Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet?

If you forget to take one tablet, take it as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two tablets at same time and then follow the usual dosing schedule. However, if you forget to take two or more doses, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. In this case, start taking the tablet as soon as you remember and use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms for at least next 7 days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing of doses may lead to unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). Consult your doctor if this persists.

How and in what dose should I take Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet?

Take this medicine as per the advice of your doctor. However, take it at the same time each day, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet?

The use of Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet is not recommended to patients with known allergy to any of its components or excipients. It is not advised to be used by patients with a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, migraine headache, liver disease or tumors, uterine bleeding, breast cancer, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (blood clot).

Can Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet be taken by a patient who smokes?

Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet should not be taken by a person who smokes. Smoking increases the risk of serious side effects like death from heart attack, blood clots or stroke. The risk increases in patients who are obese or over 35 years of age and people who are heavy smokers. Inform your doctor if you smoke, before taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet.

What if I miss my regular menstrual periods while taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet?

If you miss your menstrual periods while taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet, you may be pregnant. Some women may miss periods or have light periods while taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet even if they are not pregnant. Contact your doctor if you think you are pregnant or have missed one or two periods. This may happen in case you are not taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet at the same time every day.

Can Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet cause bleeding or spotting between the regular menstrual periods?

Yes, Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet can cause some unexpected bleeding or spotting, especially during the first three months. Do not stop taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet because of this. This bleeding or spotting decreases with time. You may have unexpected bleeding if you do not take the pills regularly. Consult your doctor if the spotting continues for more than seven days or if the bleeding is heavy.

What if I vomit after taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet?

If you vomit within 3-4 hours after taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take an another dose as soon as you feel well enough.

What are the common side effects of taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet?

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Le Kare 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet. Other common side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), acne, depression (sad mood), and breast pain. Most of them are temporary. If these persist, consult with your doctor.

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