What is Pabyrn (Ethinyloestradiol) used for?

Pabyrn (Ethinyloestradiol) is most frequently used as the estrogen component of combined oral contraceptives. It is also used for the treatment of menopausal and post menopausal symptoms, especially the vasomotor effects.

How should I use Pabyrn (Ethinyloestradiol)?

Pabyrn (Ethinyloestradiol) is usually taken by mouth with food or milk either every day (once a day for 21 days and then none for 7 days) or on a cyclical basis (the cycle is repeated). However, for treating cancer it usually is taken three times a day every day for at least 3 months.

What are the side effects of Pabyrn (Ethinyloestradiol)?

• upset stomach
• stomach cramps
• bloating
• diarrhea
• weight changes
• glucose intolerance
• brown or black skin patches
• acne
• swelling of the hands, feet, or legs
• increased blood pressure
• bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
• changes in menstrual flow
• painful or missed periods
• breast tenderness or enlargement
• intolerance to contact lenses
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• severe mental depression
• unusual bleeding
• loss of appetite

Please Note

Before taking Pabyrn, tell your physician and pharmacist

• if you are allergic to estrogen, aspirin, tartrazine, or any other medications
• what prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially antibiotics or anti-infectives, anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, phenytoin (Dilantin), primidone (Mysoline), rifampin, steroids (Decadron, Medrol, Prednisone), and vitamins
• if you have or have ever had asthma; epilepsy; migraine headaches; history of depression; liver, heart, gallbladder or kidney disease; jaundice; genital bleeding; and excessive weight gain and fluid retention during the menstrual cycle
• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you become pregnant while taking estrogen
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery
• if you use tobacco products
• if you wear contact lenses