08/10/2025
Now available‼️
Daphne Pills
Lynestrenol (DAPHNE) Full Prescribing Information
Description:
• Each white tablet contains: Lynestrenol 500 mcg.
• Lynestrenol (DAPHNE) is a progestin-only pill that contains very low doses of a progestin similar to the natural hormone, progesterone, in a woman's body.
• It consists of 28 white, round, flat, beveled edge, uncoated pills with "L" engraved on one side and plain on the other side and is intended for contraception.
• Lynestrenol (DAPHNE) is a hormonal contraceptive of choice for breastfeeding women because it does not affect lactation or infant growth.
Indications/Uses
• Lynestrenol (DAPHNE) is indicated for contraception, notably in cases of intolerance to estrogen-progestogen combined pills or when estrogens are contraindicated.
• It is also recommended for lactating mothers and smoking women who require contraception.
Dosage/Direction for Use
• Take one pill daily, beginning on the first day of menstrual bleeding.
• Patient may also start any day as long as patient is not pregnant but use a backup method such as condom for the next seven days as a precaution to avoid pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding women can start six weeks after giving birth.
• Start with the pill marked with the corresponding day of the week. Follow the arrows indicated on the pack.
• The interval between two pills should be 24 hours.
• Incorporate it to patient's daily routine—after evening meals or before going to sleep to easily remember to take it. A pack is good for 28 days.
• Start a new pack the next day after taking the last pill.
• Patient may continue taking the pill as long as wanted to avoid pregnancy. Do not skip taking the pill even if there is a brief pause from sexual activity.
• Patient should only stop taking the pill after finishing a pack; otherwise bleeding may start.
• Vomiting and persistent severe diarrhea can interfere with the absorption of the pill.
• If vomiting occurs within two hours of taking the pill, another pill should be taken as soon as possible.
• If the replacement pill is not taken within 3 hours of the normal time of taking the pill, or in cases of persistent vomiting or severe diarrhea, a backup method such as condom should be used during illness and for 2 days after recovery.
• If patient missed a pill, it should be taken three hours after the 24hour lapse to sustain its efficacy.
• Take the remaining pills as scheduled to avoid premature withdrawal bleeding. Follow the instructions on Missed Pills.