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I Am Asking This Question Regarding My Wife. From Last

Posted on Wed, 6 Nov 2019

Question: I am asking this question regarding my wife. From last one and half year we was in USA and for birth control she is using "Lo Loestrin Fe" named medicine. Now we are in XXXXXXX and unable to found this drug. Can you please suggest me some alternative medicine for same purpose.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Soumya (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Alternatives can be bought

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Lo Loestrin Fe is an oral contraceptive pill (OCP) which helps in birth control.

Alternatives of this can be bought over the counter in XXXXXXX Some brands are :

1) XXXXXXX

2) Ovral-L

These are commonly available everywhere.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (16 hours later)

Thanks for your reply. Is there any precaution is require with this medicine?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No additional precautions required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No additional precautions are required while taking these medicines. These are the same medicines as you were taking in USA Lo Loestrin Fe. Common side effects and other information will be mentioned in a paper inside the pack.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee