Mono-Linyah Dosage

Recommended Dosage and Administration

Take one tablet by mouth at the same time each day with or without food. Table 1 provides the recommended dosage and administration instructions for Mono-Linyah.

Starting Mono-Linyah after Abortion or Miscarriage

First-trimester

• After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Mono-Linyah may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Mono-Linyah is started immediately.
• If Mono-Linyah is not started within 5 days after termination of the pregnancy, the patient should use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of her first cycle pack of Mono-Linyah.

Second-trimester

• Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Mono-Linyah, 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 seven days of the patient's first cycle pack of Mono-Linyah..

Starting Mono-Linyah after Childbirth

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

Recommendations Regarding Missed Doses

Contraceptive failure may occur when active tablets are missed. Table 2 describes instructions for Mono-Linyah dosing and use of additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms) when active tablets are missed.

Dosage Recommendations if Vomiting or Diarrhea Occurs

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