Femilon®

Femilon® tablet What kind of medication is this? Pills that may be used orally to prevent pregnancy have been available for quite some time. But, since those earlier times, quite a few adjustments have been made to the way that they are made. Over the course of several generations, synthetic estrogens have gotten far easier to tolerate, and the progestins that they include have also undergone significant development. The birth control pill known as Femilon is an excellent illustration of such progress. Not only does Femilon include a third-generation progestin in the form of Desogestrel (150 mcg), but it also contains a very small amount of the estrogen Ethinyl Estradiol (only 20mcg). Because of these characteristics, the contraceptive tablet known as Femilon is an extremely safe, well-tolerated, and adaptable hormonal pill that leads its category in terms of effectiveness in the field of contraception and offers a wide variety of benefits in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions that affect women's health care. How does Femilon® work? The Femilon® contraceptive tablets contain a mixture of two hormones, ethinyloestradiol, a synthetic oestrogen, and desogestrel, a synthetic progestogen, which function together to prevent against unintended pregnancy. These hormones are known as ethinyloestradiol and desogestrel, respectively. The female sex hormones that are produced by the ovaries are oestrogen, which stimulates ovulation, and progesterone, which prepares the endometrium (lining of the uterus) for implantation of an embryo. In addition, other regulating hormones are produced by the hypothalamus in the brain and the pituitary gland. The preparation for pregnancy depends on a complex interaction between these hormones, as well as other hormones that are produced by the hypo The combined hormonal contraceptive Femilon® works by interfering with the normal menstrual cycle, preventing egg maturation and suppressing ovulation, as well as preventing development of the endometrium. This ensures that a fertilized egg will not be able to implant and grow into a healthy embryo in the absence of an endometrium. The cervical mucus, which typically changes consistency at ovulation to become thinner, remains thick when taking the Femilon® pill, producing a physical barrier that sperm cannot cross. This is another one of the pill's contraceptive actions. Certain synthetic progestogens have androgenic activity, however the desogestrel included in Femilon® only has extremely low levels of androgenic activity. This has a favorable impact on androgen-related skin problems such as acne and hirsutism (unwanted hair). Before I start using this medication, what should I discuss with my health care providers? If you have an allergy to ethinyloestradiol or desogestrel, or if you are allergic to any of the other substances in Femilon® contraceptive tablets, then you should not take Femilon®. have a history of breast cancer, endometrial cancer, or liver disease, either personally or through family members; suffer from high blood pressure, lipid disorders, or migraines; have suffered from deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolic disorders, heart attack, or stroke; or have a history of smoking. diabetes accompanied with alterations to one's blood vessels. abnormal genital bleeding of an unknown cause are pregnant or are making plans to become pregnant are diabetic and taking Femilon® contraceptive pills your glucose tolerance may be affected and you may need to discuss using other antidiabetic drugs with your doctor are taking other medications that may interact with Femilon®, such as anticonvulsants like phenytoin and carbamazepin, barbiturates, anti-infectives like rifampicin, rifbutin, What is the correct way to take this medication? You are instructed to take one contraceptive tablet of Femilon® every day at the same time each day with a full glass of water. Femilon® contraceptive pills come in packs of 28 tablets, which is sufficient to cover an entire month's worth of a woman's menstrual cycle. These pills, which should be taken continuously, prevent pregnancy. The last seven tablets are a placebo and do not contain any hormones; the first 21 pills in the pack contain the hormones that make the birth control effective. You should expect to have menstrual bleeding when you are taking these placebo tablets. Once you have completed one pack, you should begin a new pack the next day. If within three to four hours of taking your hormone tablet you experience gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting or diarrhea, this is the same as skipping a pill and you should take additional contraceptive precautions for the next seven days. Using Femilon® as a method of birth control The birth control pills sold under the brand name Femilon® contain a combination of two hormones: ethinyloestradiol, which is a synthetic oestrogen, and desogestrel, which is a synthetic progestogen. These two hormones collaborate to provide an effective method of birth control by preventing pregnancy. The Femilon® contraceptive pill works by preventing egg maturation and suppressing ovulation. It also stops the development and thickening of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) in preparation for implantation. As a result, a fertilized egg would not be able to implant and grow into a baby if it were to be exposed to the pill. You must take your Femilon® contraceptive pills continuously to ensure that they are effective in preventing pregnancy. After taking hormonal pills for 21 days, you will then switch to non-hormonal pills for 7 days. During this time, you will experience a menstrual bleeding that is likely to be lighter and less painful than usual. What should I do if I forget a dose? If you forget to take your dose of Femilon®, the following recommendations will help you figure out what you should do: Weeks 1 to 3 (large white hormonal pills) If you have been forgetting to take your medication for less than 12 hours, you should take it as soon as you recall and then continue with your regular schedule for the following dose. You are not at risk of becoming pregnant at this time. If you are more than 12 hours late in taking your pill, take the last tablet as soon as you recall, and then take the next tablet at your regular time, which may entail taking two pills in a single day. If you do not take further preventative measures to avoid becoming pregnant in the following week, your ability to prevent pregnancy may be compromised, increasing the likelihood that you will become pregnant. Week 4 (little white non-hormonal tablets) (small white non-hormonal pills) Take the next medication as directed, but throw away the one you just forgot. There is no possibility of you becoming pregnant at this time. What other substances could react with this medication? Certain drugs can interfere with the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill Femilon® by preventing it from doing its job. This puts you at a greater risk of becoming pregnant. It is possible that you will need to take additional contraceptive measures if you are using any of the following medications: Anticonvulsants such as phenytoin and carbamazepin Barbiturates Anti-infectives such as rifampicin, rifabutin, nevirapine, griseofulvin Antibiotics such as penicillin preparations containing St. John's Wort Antibiotics such as rifampicin, rifabutin, nevirapine, griseofulvin Anticonvulsants such as phenytoin What possible negative reactions may I have to this medication? Breast tenderness, breast discomfort, stomach pain, nausea, oedema, and headache are the adverse effects of the contraceptive pill Femilon® that have been reported by users the most frequently. Other documented side effects include skin rash and itching, sleeplessness, and depression. Migraines, fluid retention, changes in body weight, and shifts in libido are among the adverse effects that occur less often. What side effects should I be on the lookout for when using this medication? Try to limit your time spent in the sun and indoor tanning booths. Dapsone may make it easier for you to get a sunburn. Before you go outside, make sure to protect yourself by donning protective gear and using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Where should I store this prescription medication? Retain your contraceptive tablets for Femilon® in its calendar pack until it is time to use them. Keep at or below 25 degrees Celsius and at room temperature.