Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill. It helps to prevent pregnancy as it does not allow implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

In higher doses, Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is also used to control abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who have not attained menopause (end of the monthly menstrual period). This medicine is only taken once a week, either with or without food. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor is the right person to decide the exact dose, hence follow your doctor's advice.

It is a non-hormonal medicine with very minimal side effects but in some cases, it may cause irregularity in your menstrual cycle. If this bothers you or appears serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing this. Before taking this medicine let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Genlox DS Tablet

Contraception

How to use Genlox DS 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. Genlox DS 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Genlox DS Tablet works

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is a birth control pill. It acts by preventing the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Genlox DS 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Genlox DS 60mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Genlox DS 60mg 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 Genlox DS 60mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Genlox DS 60mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive pill. Being a non-hormonal medicine, it has minimal side effects as compared to other hormonal birth control medicines.
It is also used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Genlox DS 60mg Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.
Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
It is good for women who want an effective, reversible method of contraception (family planning) but not hormonal pills.
Genlox DS 60mg Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users and usually in the first three months.
The first pill should be taken on the first day of the period and the second pill three days later. Follow this for the first three months. Starting from the fourth month, take it once a week on the first pill day.
Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Flavonoids and Ether

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)- Contraceptives

Interaction with drugs

Taking Genlox DS with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Lorlatinib (Oral Route) Severe

Lorlatinib may reduce blood levels of Centchroman. Do not consume Lorlatinib with Centchroman.

Midostaurin (Oral Route) Moderate

Midostaurin may raise blood levels of Centchroman. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, breast tenderness, weight gain, mood ... More

Tizanidine (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase side effects of Tizanidine. Centchroman may raise blood levels of Tizanidine. watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedati... More

Mifepristone (Oral Route) Moderate

Mifepristone may reduce efficacy of Centchroman. In case of Cushing's syndrome, your doctor may recommend you to use non-hormonal forms of contraception like, condoms during treat... More

Danazol (Oral Route) Moderate

If used together, If used together, Danazol may interrupt the efficacy of Centchroman. It may also lead to the development of male physical characteristics in a female fetus. It i... More

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Patient concerns

Contraception and birth control

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

How can I help you. Please be specific

I want to ask about better contraception

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

copper t, ocp, condom all r good. its upto u to choose

FAQs

What is Genlox DS 60mg Tablet and for what it is used for?

Genlox DS 60mg Tablet contains a non-hormonal medicine, i.e. Centchroman/Ormeloxifene. It is used as an oral contraceptive medicine. It may also be used in the treatment of uterine bleeding.

How and in what dose should I take Genlox DS 60mg Tablet?

You should take Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, as advised by your doctor. However, for contraception, you are required to take two tablets a week for the first 12 weeks ( for e.g. on Sunday and Wednesday), and then one tablet a week. It is also advisable to use condom, in addition to taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, for the period of the first 8 weeks of use.

I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Genlox DS 60mg Tablet safe for me?

Yes, Genlox DS 60mg Tablet is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it is a non-hormonal and non-steroidal medicine.

If I become pregnant while on Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, will my fetus be harmed?

Such a situation is called method failure where contraception fails to prevent pregnancy. In case you conceive even after taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, there is nothing to worry about. This medicine does not cause abnormalities in the fetus and the baby has normal growth and development. However, stop taking this medicine as soon as you get to know about your pregnancy.

Does Genlox DS 60mg Tablet cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?

No, Genlox DS 60mg Tablet does not cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia.

What if I miss my pill?

Take the missed pill as soon as you remember. If the pill is missed by 1 or more days but less than 7 days, follow the regular schedule and use an alternate method (e.g. condoms) till the next period. If the pill is missed by more than 7 days, restart the schedule like a new user.

What are the common side effects of taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet?

As per the clinical studies conducted so far in women of reproductive age groups, Genlox DS 60mg Tablet (Centchroman or Ormeloxifene) has been found to be safe and free from the common side effects of hormonal birth control pills. If any new sign or symptom bothers you while taking Genlox DS 60mg Tablet, please consult with your doctor.

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References

Lal J, Nitynand S, Asthana OP, Nagaraja NV, et al. Optimization of Contraceptive Dosage Regimen of Centchroman. Contraception. 2001;63(1):47-51. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Gandotra N, Sharma P, Sharma A, et al. The role of Sevista (ormeloxifene) in the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017;6(1):219-22. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

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