Famila-28 Tablet Dosage (Kitni leni hai)
Correct and consistent dosing of Famila-28 is important for reliable contraception. The schedule below follows UK regulator (MHRA) and NHS guidance for combined pills with 30 micrograms of ethinylestradiol, such as Microgynon 30 ED. Always follow your doctor's advice and the leaflet in your pack.
Adult Dose (Baalgon ke liye)
- One tablet a day at about the same time, in the order shown by the arrows on the pack
- 21 hormone tablets first, then 7 non-hormone tablets (in some Famila packs these are iron tablets)
- Your period usually comes during the 7 non-hormone days
- Start the next pack the day after the last tablet, with no break, even if you are still bleeding
Starting Dose: Take the first hormone tablet on day 1 of your period. Started this way, you are protected straight away. If you start on any other day, use condoms as well for the first 7 days
Usual Dose: One tablet daily, every day of the 28-day pack
Max Daily Dose: One tablet a day, except when taking a missed tablet as described below
Child Dose (Bachon ke liye)
Not applicable. Famila-28 is intended for women of reproductive age only, as assessed by a doctor.
How to Take (Kaise leni hai)
- Swallow one tablet a day with some water
- Take it at the same time each day, for example after dinner or at bedtime
- Follow the arrows on the pack so you do not lose your place
- Keep the next pack ready so there is no gap between packs
Best Time to Take (Kab leni chahiye)
- Any time that is easy to remember, morning or evening
- Same time daily to keep hormone levels steady
With Food or Empty Stomach (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)
- It can be taken either way, on an empty stomach or after food. If it makes you feel sick, taking it after a meal or at bedtime can help.
Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye to kya karein)
- One hormone tablet missed (less than 48 hours since it was due): take it as soon as you remember, even if that means two tablets in one day, then carry on as normal. You are still protected.
- Two or more hormone tablets missed (48 hours or more): take the most recent missed tablet now, leave the earlier missed ones, carry on with the pack, and use condoms for the next 7 days.
- Missed in the first week: if you had sex in the previous 7 days, ask a doctor or pharmacist about emergency contraception.
- Fewer than 7 hormone tablets left: finish them, skip the 7 non-hormone tablets, and start the next pack straight away.
- Non-hormone tablet missed: this does not affect protection and can be ignored.
- Vomiting or severe diarrhoea within 4 hours of a hormone tablet: the tablet may not have been absorbed. Take another hormone tablet as soon as possible and follow your leaflet's advice on extra protection.
The leaflet in your pack may use a stricter 12-hour rule. If its advice differs or you are unsure, follow the leaflet and ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Overdose (Zyada Dose)
Taking several Famila-28 tablets at once is not expected to cause serious harm, but it may cause nausea, vomiting or some vaginal bleeding. Contact a doctor for advice, especially if a child has swallowed the tablets.
Dose Summary Table
| Patient | Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult woman | One tablet daily: 21 hormone tablets, then 7 non-hormone tablets | Start on day 1 of your period; no break between packs |
| Missed 1 hormone tablet | Take it now, even if 2 in one day | Still protected |
| Missed 2 or more hormone tablets | Take the latest one now | Use condoms for 7 days |
| Child | Not applicable | Famila-28 is for adult women only |
The information in this guide is for educational purposes only. Always confirm the dose with your doctor or pharmacist.