Harmoni F Strip Of 21 Tablets

Harmoni-F Tablet is a combination medicine containing Cyproterone, Ethinylestradiol and Folic acid. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic female sex hormone and reduces the male sex hormone (androgens) in females. Cyproterone is responsible for blocking the actions of the male sex hormone (androgen).

Folic acid is a vitamin. Harmoni-F Tablet is used to treat androgenic hormone-dependent disorders such as Acne, Alopecia (Hair loss or Baldness) and Hirsutism (Excessive growth of coarse and dark hair in females). You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning for a baby or you are a breastfeeding mother.

Dosage

Overdose

The overdose of Harmoni-F Tablet may lead to severe health complications. Do not take more than the recommended dosage. Taking an excessive dose of this medicine may lead to prolonged side effects. In case of an overdose, immediately contact your doctor or reach out to a nearby healthcare centre.

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose & do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Harmoni-F Tablet has anti-androgenic action. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic female sex hormone and it reduces the levels of male sex hormones (androgens).
• Cyproterone blocks the actions of male sex hormones (androgens) and reduces the number of male sex hormones produced by the body.
• Folic acid is also known as vitamin B9 plays a vital role in DNA and amino acids synthesis.

Directions for Use

• Harmoni-F Tablet is taken orally with a sufficient amount of water.
• Its dosage and frequency should be followed as per the physician's instructions.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Harmoni-F Tablet during pregnancy?

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby. If pregnancy is detected during the treatment with Harmoni-F Tablet, discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Harmoni-F Tablet while breastfeeding?

Do not take Harmoni-F Tablet while you are breastfeeding. This medicine can alter milk production in lactating women.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Harmoni-F Tablet?

There is no information available on the effect of Harmoni-F Tablet on the driving abilities of an individual.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Harmoni-F Tablet?

No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have cramps caused by calcium deficiency (tetany).
• You are suffering from any brain-related disorders.
• You have varicose veins or inflamed veins (phlebitis).
• You have diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension) or fits (epilepsy).
• You have an inherited form of deafness known as otosclerosis.
• You have nervous system problems like multiple sclerosis.
• You have a movement disorder called Sydenham’s chorea.
• You have breast problems, past or present or family has/had breast cancer.
• You have any heart or circulation problems, or anyone in your family had any illness caused by blood clots, heart attack or stroke at a young age.
• You have kidney diseases, liver-related disorders or you are overweight (obese).

Contraindications

• If you have an eye-related disorder or vision problem.
• If you are using any hormonal contraceptive pills.
• If you are allergic to Ethinylestradiol or Cyproterone.
• If you have or had a blood clot in your leg (thrombosis) or lung (pulmonary embolism).
• If you had a heart attack or stroke.
• If you have a history of getting migraine attacks.
• If you suffer from sickle cell anaemia (abnormal red blood cells).
• If you have a lipid metabolism disorder (high blood cholesterol or fats).
• If you have or had breast cancer.
• If you suffer from abnormal vaginal bleeding of unknown cause.
• If you have any liver disease or liver tumour or hepatitis C infection.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Weight gain
• Breast pain
• Breast tenderness
• Rashes
• Headache
• Feeling low
• Mood swings

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Harmoni-F Tablet may interact with several medicines. Please inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal medicines you are taking while on treatment with this tablet.
• Women taking this medicine for short duration should use additional physical barriers for contraception during the treatment and 28 days after their discontinuation.
• Antibiotics (Ampicillin, Rifampicin, and Tetracycline), Antifungals (such as Griseofulvin), medicines used for brain-related disorders (Phenytoin, Primidone, Phenobarbitone, Barbiturates) and antiviral medicines (Ritonavir and Nelfinavir) should be used cautiously.
• Etoricoxib used in arthritis can raise the levels of this medicine in the body. Harmoni-F Tablets can increase the levels of cyclosporin or decrease the levels of lamotrigine. Discuss with your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines.
• Women taking this tablet for long term treatment should use other means of contraception. Discuss with your doctor for more information.

Storage and disposal

• Harmoni-F Tablet is to be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight, heat and moisture.
• Keep these medicines away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does Harmoni-F Tablet work?

It has an anti-androgenic action. It reduces the production and circulating levels of male sex hormones and helps in controlling diseases associated with increased androgen levels.

Is Harmoni-F Tablet harmful if anyone gets pregnant in between the treatment?

Harmoni-F Tablet should be immediately discontinued. Taking Harmoni-F Tablet can induce feminisation in the male foetus.

Is Harmoni-F Tablet a birth control pill?

No, it is not birth control or a contraceptive pill.

Can I take Harmoni-F Tablet after pregnancy is detected?

No, you should not take this medicine once pregnancy is confirmed and pregnancy should be completed before starting treatment with Harmoni-F Tablet.

Does Harmoni-F Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, weight gain is one of the common side effects of this medicine. It is mostly due to fluid retention and should come back to normal condition after discontinuation of the treatment.