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Ethinyl Estradiol-Cyproterone-Oral (cont.)

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests will be performed to monitor your progress (e.g., pregnancy testing, breast examinations).

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, the tablet may be taken within the next 12 hours. If more than 12 hours have passed since the last dose, discard the missed tablet and continue to take the remaining tablets in the pack at the usual time. An alternate form of birth control (e.g., latex condoms) must be used until the pack is empty in order to prevent pregnancy.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 79 degrees F (15 and 26 degrees C).


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