Medication info
Minibora 30

Minibora 30

OTC medication경구 · 점이
Ingredient · strength
Levonorgestrel›0.15mg / 1 tabletEthinyl Estradiol›0.03mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
동아제약(주)
Appearance
Shiny light yellow sugar-coated tablet
Packaging
PTP - 21 tablets/PTP
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200800688 · Notified 2008.01.17

Summary

Main use
Effectiveness in preventing pregnancy
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Take 1 tablet daily according to the marked order for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break. It is advisable to take the medication at the same time every day if possible. 1. First-time users - If you have not used hormonal contraceptives in the previous month, start taking it on the first day of your menstrual period. - If switching from a combined hormonal contraceptive, vaginal ring, or transdermal patch, take the last tablet of the contraceptive you were previously taking before starting this medication.

Ingredients

Importer
동아제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Effectiveness in preventing pregnancy

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This medication is used to prevent pregnancy.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Take 1 tablet daily according to the marked order for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break. It is advisable to take the medication at the same time every day if possible. 1. First-time users - If you have not used hormonal contraceptives in the previous month, start taking it on the first day of your menstrual period. - If switching from a combined hormonal contraceptive, vaginal ring, or transdermal patch, take the last tablet of the contraceptive you were previously taking before starting this medication.

Precautions

This medication can significantly increase the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, particularly thrombosis, in women who smoke. Women over 35 years of age who smoke should not take this medication and should refrain from smoking. This medication should not be used by women with certain conditions or a history of such conditions. For example, patients with estrogen-dependent tumors such as breast cancer or endometrial cancer, patients with a history of thrombosis, those with cardiovascular disease, severe hypertension, or liver disease are prohibited from using this medication. Additionally, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, or those with specific genetic disorders should not use this medication. Women over 40 years old or with a history of epilepsy, depression, family history of breast cancer, hyperlipidemia, endometriosis, asthma, etc., should use this medication with caution and consult a doctor for regular check-ups. Taking this medication can lead to various side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain, weight gain, headaches, feelings of depression, and breast tenderness, and serious side effects such as thrombosis can also occur, so if there are any unusual symptoms, one should consult a healthcare professional immediately. This medication may increase the risk of thrombosis, myocardial infarction, stroke, etc., so one should have regular blood pressure and blood tests, and should stop taking the medication and visit the hospital if symptoms of thrombosis are suspected. To maintain contraceptive effectiveness, the medication should be taken regularly, and if diarrhea or vomiting occurs, absorption of the medication may be reduced, requiring the use of additional contraceptive methods. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any other medication, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist, and when used with certain antibiotics or substances that induce liver enzymes, contraceptive effectiveness may decrease, necessitating the use of backup contraceptive methods. It should not be used during pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed, consumption should be stopped immediately. Nursing mothers are also advised not to take this medication. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness may occur, and since there is no specific antidote, treatment should be given according to the symptoms. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container, as transferring it to another container can degrade its quality. Finally, this medication does not provide protection against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases, so other methods should be used for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, thrombotic vein inflammation, thrombosis (vascular blockage), pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular accident, stroke, myocardial infarction, shortness of breath, chest tightness, severe swelling, jaundice, generalized malaise, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe swelling accompanying elevated blood pressure, thromboembolic events, anaphylaxis, anaphylactic reactions, pulmonary embolism, thrombosis, embolism due to thrombosis (vascular blockage).

Mild side effects

  • Nausea
  • abdominal pain
  • weight gain
  • headache
  • feelings of depression
  • mood changes
  • breast tenderness
  • breast pain
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
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  • weight loss
  • migraine
  • decreased libido
  • increased libido
  • breast enlargement
  • vaginal discharge
  • breast secretion
  • rash
  • nodular erythema
  • polymorphic erythema
  • contact lens intolerance
  • vaginitis
  • intermenstrual bleeding
  • changes in menstrual flow
  • amenorrhea
  • increase in uterine fibroid size
  • cervical erosion
  • vaginal candidiasis
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • dysmenorrhea
  • breast tension
  • benign breast disease.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with direct-acting antiviral agents for Hepatitis C, phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, lupinavir, aprepitant, bosentan, efavirenz, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and antibiotics.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Ideally, it should be stored at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Shiny light yellow sugar-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP - 21 tablets/PTP

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