Merilon Tablet

Adult dosage

The tablets should be taken daily at approximately the same time, with water, in the order indicated on the packaging. One tablet per day for 21 days is to be taken, followed by a 7-day break before starting a new package. During the break, withdrawal bleeding may occur, typically starting 2-3 days after the last tablet is taken. The start of taking the medication should coincide with the first day of the natural cycle (the first day of menstruation) or could also start on days 2-5 of the cycle.

This medication can significantly increase the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, particularly thrombosis, in women who smoke. Women over 35 should especially refrain from smoking, and those who smoke and are over 35 should not take this medication. Patients with a history of thrombosis or cardiovascular disease, or those with certain blood coagulation disorders should not use this medication. It should also not be taken in cases of migraine, severe diabetes, liver disease, liver tumors, during pregnancy, or if pregnancy is suspected. Additionally, patients who have hypersensitivity to this medication or specific genetic metabolic disorders should avoid use. Caution is advised when used by smokers, patients with high blood pressure, obese individuals, women over 40, liver disease patients, and individuals with migraine. This medication can cause adverse cardiovascular reactions such as thrombosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction, so if unusual symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Various side effects such as irregular menstruation, breast pain, digestive disorders, headache, and skin rashes may occur. If there are risk factors for thrombosis or a family history, if obesity, high blood pressure, or migraine are present, consultation with a doctor is necessary before use. This medication can interact with other drugs, reducing its effectiveness or increasing the risk of side effects when taken with certain medications. It should not be taken during pregnancy, and breastfeeding women should avoid it as it can affect the baby through breast milk. Overdose may result in nausea, vomiting, and some vaginal bleeding, but no serious harmful effects have been reported. Consultation with a doctor is required before taking this medication, and regular check-ups and monitoring are necessary. Also, this medication does not provide protection against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases, so additional protective methods should be employed.

Serious side effects

Thromboembolism, thrombosis, venous thromboembolism, arterial thromboembolism, stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, increased blood pressure, urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, etc.

Mild side effects

Intermenstrual bleeding (spotting, breakthrough bleeding), changes in menstrual flow, amenorrhea, changes in vaginal discharge, increase in uterine fibroid size, cervical erosion, candidiasis, vaginitis, premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, breast tenderness and enlargement, galactorrhea, breast pain, benign breast disease, breast tenderness, breast discharge, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, abdominal cramps, gastrointestinal disorders, bile secretion, non-jaundiced hepatitis, porphyria, chronic inflammatory diseases, abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, diarrhea

Drug interactions

This medication interacts with direct-acting antiviral agents for hepatitis C, phenytoin, hydantoins, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, rifabutin, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, griseofulvin, lupinavir, aprepitant, and some HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), and nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (efavirenz).

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with products containing St. John's Wort or grapefruit juice.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, kept away from direct sunlight, and stored at room temperature. Proper storage will maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

21 tablets / PTP