carrol 2mg/0.035mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is carrol 2mg/0.035mg tablet used for?
Butipil (Cyproterone + Ethinyl Estradiol) is used to treat GYNAECOLOGICAL. It contains Cyproterone (2mg) + Ethinyl Estradiol (0.035mg), which Combination of progestogenic and estrogenic effects: inhibits ovulation, alters . Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cyproterone + Ethinyl Estradiol
- Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ carrol 2mg/0.035mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Oral contraception, acne, hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome
Off-label uses: Transgender hormone therapy (antiandrogen), severe acne
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cyproterone + Ethinyl Estradiol |
| Brand Name | Butipil |
| Manufacturer | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Oral contraceptive; Antiandrogen |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Combination of progestogenic and estrogenic effects: inhibits ovulation, alters cervical mucus and endometrium
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take carrol 2mg/0.035mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of carrol 2mg/0.035mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Weight changes
- Mood changes
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Thromboembolism
- Stroke
- Myocardial infarction
- Liver tumors
- Hypertension
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Chloasma
- Hepatic adenoma
- Cerebral thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rifampin | Major | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Carbamazepine | Major | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Phenytoin | Major | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| St. John's Wort | Major | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Griseofulvin | Major | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Topiramate | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Modafinil | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Barbiturates | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Primidone | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Ascorbic acid | Minor | Increased ethinyl estradiol levels |
| Acetaminophen | Minor | Increased ethinyl estradiol levels |
| Theophylline | Minor | Increased theophylline levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Rifampin
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- St. John's Wort
- Griseofulvin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Topiramate
- Modafinil
- Barbiturates
- Primidone
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Ascorbic acid
- Acetaminophen
- Theophylline
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase ethinyl estradiol levels
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No significant interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Pregnancy, history of thromboembolic disorders, liver disease, breast cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, smoking >35 years
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, liver function, signs of thromboembolism, pregnancy test
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; may reduce milk production
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; may cause nausea, vomiting, withdrawal bleeding
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if >12 hours, use backup contraception