Lyscost Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy. It helps to prevent the release and fertilization of the egg by sperm. It is safe for most women, including breastfeeding mothers. Lyscost Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. If you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, in that case, you must use a condom while intercourse for a period of 2 days. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, weight gain, and acne. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it makes your menstrual cycle irregular, consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had diabetes, unexplained vaginal bleeding, and have high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, if you experience vomiting within 2 hours of dose intake, take another dose as soon as you feel better.

• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Mood changes
• Acne
• Breast pain

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• Q. Q. What is Lyscost Tablet and what is it used for??
  Ans: Lyscost Tablet is “progesterone-only” oral contraceptive pill. Progesterone only pills contain the hormone progesterone, but don't contain estrogen. Lyscost Tablet contains Lynestrenol, which is used to prevent pregnancy.
• Q. Q. How and in what dose should I take Lyscost Tablet??
  Ans: Take this medicine as per your doctor's advice. Take your tablet at about the same time everyday, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
• Q. Q. Should I give a break after finishing my pack of Lyscost Tablet??
  Ans: When you finish a pack, start the next pack straight away without having a break. You may have lighter, normal or no periods while taking it. Continue taking Lyscost Tablet without waiting for your next period.
• Q. Q. How effective is this medicine??
  Ans: Lyscost Tablet is more than 99% effective when taken correctly. This means fewer than 1 woman in 100 who uses the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year. However, missing pills, vomiting, and diarrhea can make it less effective.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take Lyscost Tablet??
  Ans: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue the usual dosing schedule. However, if the dose was missed by more than 3 hours, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms, at least for the 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.
• Q. Q. What if I vomit after taking Lyscost Tablet??
  Ans: If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Lyscost Tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take another dose.
• Q. Q. What are the common side effects of taking Lyscost Tablet??
  Ans: You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Lyscost 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.
• Q. Q. What are the advantages of using Lyscost Tablet (progesterone-only pill) over combined oral contraceptive pills??
  Ans: The progesterone only pill can also be used by those women who are lactating. With progesterone only pills, you would stay away from the side effects of estrogen, which are usually associated with combined oral contraceptive pills.

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