Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet

Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet is a combined oral contraceptive tablet that contains levonorgestrel 0.10 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the estrogen-progestin class of birth control pills and is used to help prevent pregnancy. This tablet may also be prescribed for cycle control and to help make periods more predictable. Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet should be used exactly as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Levonorgestrel helps prevent ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, and makes it harder for sperm to reach an egg. Ethinyl estradiol supports cycle control and works with levonorgestrel in this tablet to reduce the chance of pregnancy when taken correctly.

Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet is a low-dose combined pill, so it is generally chosen for people who need standard hormonal birth control with less estrogen than older higher-dose pills. Because this exact tablet contains 0.10 mg levonorgestrel and 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol, a doctor may pick it when they want effective contraception while trying to limit estrogen-related side effects. It is not a starter dose for everyone; the right pill and regimen depend on your medical history.

• Prevention of pregnancy
• Hormonal birth control
• Cycle regulation
• Menstrual timing control
• Reduction of pregnancy risk with daily use

• Swallow the Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet by mouth with water.
• Take one tablet at the same time each day if your prescriber gave you a daily regimen.
• Follow the exact pill order on the strip/box instructions; do not skip or reorder tablets unless told to.
• You can take it with or without food.
• If you vomit soon after taking a tablet, follow your prescriber’s instructions for a missed dose or replacement tablet.
• Do not use this tablet as emergency contraception.

Each Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet provides 0.10 mg of levonorgestrel and 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol per tablet. It is usually taken once daily as part of a monthly birth control schedule, but the exact regimen and any placebo-free interval are decided by your doctor. Do not take more tablets per day than prescribed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Levonorgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol may include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Breast tenderness
• Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
• Mild stomach discomfort
• Mood changes
• Bloating

• Do not use Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, or certain heart conditions unless a clinician specifically approves it.
• Tell your doctor if you smoke, especially if you are older than 35, because clot risk is higher with combined birth control pills.
• Use caution if you have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, diabetes with complications, liver disease, or a history of breast cancer.
• This tablet does not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.
• Vomiting or severe diarrhea can reduce absorption of the tablet and lower contraceptive reliability.
• Some medicines and supplements can make this pill less effective, so review all prescriptions, over-the-counter products, and herbal supplements with your prescriber.
• Do not start or stop Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet without medical advice if you are taking medicines that affect clotting or hormone levels.

• Rifampin or rifabutin
• Certain seizure medicines such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, or topiramate
• Some HIV medicines and HCV regimens
• St. John’s wort
• Medications that may increase potassium or affect clotting, depending on your health history

Store Loette 0.10 mg + 0.02 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.