Larin 24 Fe Dosage

How to Start Larin 24 Fe

Larin 24 Fe is dispensed in a in 28-tablet blister card. Larin 24 Fe may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Sunday start (see Table 1). The plastic compact is pre-set for a Sunday start. Day 1 Start day-label stickers are available. For the first cycle of a Sunday Start regimen, an additional method of contraception must be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration.

How to Take Larin 24 Fe

Starting Larin 24 Fe after Abortion or Miscarriage

First-trimester

• After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Larin 24 Fe may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Larin 24 Fe is started immediately.
• If Larin 24 Fe is not started within 5 days after termination of the pregnancy, the patient must use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first 7 days of her first 28-day course of Larin 24 Fe.

Second-trimester

• Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Larin 24 Fe following the instructions in Table 1 for Day 1 or Sunday start, as desired. If using Sunday start, use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first 7 days of the patient’s first 28-day course of Larin 24 Fe.

Starting Larin 24 Fe after Childbirth

• Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with Larin 24 Fe following the instructions in Table 1 for women not currently using hormonal contraception.
• If the woman has not yet had a period postpartum, consider the possibility of ovulation and conception occurring prior to use of Larin 24 Fe.

Missed Tablets

Advice in Case of Gastrointestinal Disturbances

In case of severe vomiting or diarrhea, absorption may not be complete and additional contraceptive measures must be taken. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs within 3 to 4 hours after taking a pale yellow tablet, handle this as a missed tablet .