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Desogestrel is a contraceptive medicine that contains desogestrel, a hormonal substance. Its task is to inhibit ovulation and prevent pregnancy.
Manufacturer of the drug: Polpharma
Form, dose, packaging: film-coated tablets, 75 micrograms, the package contains 28 tablets
Availability category: prescription drug, not reimbursed
The active substance: desogestrel (dezogestrel)
Desogestrel – indications for use
Limetic is an oral hormonal contraceptive also intended for women hypersensitive to estrogens and breastfeeding mothers.
Desogestrel – dosage
Orally. One tablet should be taken once a day (it is necessary to observe the time intervals) for 28 days. The tablet should be washed down with water. This way dosing determines the proper operation of the preparation. Patients who have not used contraception before should start taking the preparation Limetic on day 1 of the menstrual cycle (start of bleeding). In case of omission of doses Take the tablet immediately (if the delay is less than 12 hours) or use additional contraceptive measures (if the delay is more than 12 hours).
Desogestrel – contraindications to use
Regarding contraindications when using the drug Limetic, the following should be mentioned: hypersensitivity to desogestrel, hypersensitivity to any of the excipients, problems with blood clotting (e.g. thromboembolism), liver diseases, unexplained vaginal bleeding or sex hormone-dependent cancer. If a patient is allergic to soy or peanuts, she should also not take the preparation Limetic. prepared Limetic cannot be taken during pregnancy. If the patient becomes pregnant while taking the drug, the drug should be discontinued.
Desiccant – warnings
Before taking the drug Limetic careful testing must be carried out as you may find that you are pregnant. The doctor may ask about the regularity of the menstrual period and its nature (whether it is negligible, profuse or occurs at all). Check-ups should usually be performed every 6 months, but it is really an individual matter. When taking the preparation Limetic so-called intermenstrual bleeding. They happen sporadically, but also sometimes are abundant and frequent – this requires medical attention.
Desiccant – interactions
The preparation should not be used Limetic with drugs inducing microsomal enzymes, such as: barbiturates (phenobarbital, barbital), carbamazepine, rifampicin, primidone, griseofulvin, nelfinavir, as well as herbal preparations containing St. John’s wort. They may reduce the effectiveness of the preparation.
Concomitant use of the drug Limetic and activated charcoal impair the absorption of the steroid from the gastrointestinal tract and reduce its effect.
Limetic in turn, it may interfere with the therapeutic effect of cyclosporine by decreasing or increasing its concentration in tissues.
Make sure your doctor knows about all medications you are taking, as this will reduce the risk of drug interactions.
Desogestrel – side effects
Limetic may cause irregular and long monthly bleeding. They occur in about 50 percent. using patients Limetic. Less than 2,5 percent you experience mood swings, acne, breast pain or weight gain.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.