Medication info
Dearme Tablet

Dearme Tablet

OTC medication경구 · 점이
Ingredient · strength
Ethinyl Estradiol›0.02mg / 1 tabletGestodene›0.075mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)녹십자
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
21 tablets/PTP
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201401236 · Notified 2014.03.18

Summary

Main use
Contraceptive effect
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Take 1 tablet daily according to the indicated order for 21 days and take a 7-day break. It is preferable to take the tablets at the same time every day if possible. When starting for the first time, begin taking the tablets on the first day of menstruation; if you have not used hormonal contraceptives last month, you may start within 5 days of the onset of your period, but for the first 7 days, non-hormonal contraceptive methods must be used concurrently. Other

Ingredients

Importer
(주)녹십자

Efficacy & effects

Contraceptive effect

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This medication is used for contraception, that is, to prevent pregnancy.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Take 1 tablet daily according to the indicated order for 21 days and take a 7-day break. It is preferable to take the tablets at the same time every day if possible. When starting for the first time, begin taking the tablets on the first day of menstruation; if you have not used hormonal contraceptives last month, you may start within 5 days of the onset of your period, but for the first 7 days, non-hormonal contraceptive methods must be used concurrently. Other

Precautions

It is very important to avoid smoking while taking this medication, especially for women over 35, as the risk of cardiovascular disease significantly increases. This medication should not be administered to individuals with specific health conditions such as estrogen-dependent tumors, thrombosis, cardiovascular diseases, severe hypertension, etc. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not use this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, its use should be stopped immediately. Regular health check-ups are necessary while taking this medication, especially for consistent blood pressure, breast, and uterine examinations. This medication can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as thrombosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction, so if such symptoms are suspected, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Bleeding may occur during treatment, but most of it is temporary; if bleeding persists or is severe, discontinuation and consultation with a specialist is necessary. Since this medication may interact with other drugs, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. In particular, concomitant use with certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antituberculosis drugs, antiviral drugs, etc., may reduce contraceptive effectiveness, so additional contraceptive methods are recommended. This medication may affect liver function, so caution is needed if there is a history of liver disease, and symptoms related to the liver should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. Melasma may occur during treatment, so it is necessary to avoid sun exposure and pay attention to UV protection. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and abdominal pain may occur; as there is no specific antidote, treatment according to symptoms is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. It is important to consult with a doctor before use and to fully inform about your health status and medical history for safe use.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urine output changes.

Mild side effects

  • Intermenstrual bleeding
  • changes in menstrual flow and amenorrhea
  • changes in vaginal discharge
  • increase in size of uterine fibroids
  • cervical erosion
  • vaginal candidiasis
  • vaginitis
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • dysmenorrhea
  • breast tension and enlargement
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  • breast pain
  • benign breast disease
  • breast tenderness
  • breast discharge
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal distension
  • abdominal cramps
  • gastrointestinal disturbances
  • diarrhea
  • headache
  • migraine
  • depression
  • dizziness
  • nervousness
  • aggravation of chorea
  • decreased sensory ability
  • fatigue
  • mood swings

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with direct-acting antiviral drugs for hepatitis C, phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, lupinavir, aprepitant, bosentan, efavirenz, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, griseofulvin, and St. John's wort, cholesterol-lowering medications, and antibiotics.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Keeping it this way will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a prolonged period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

21 tablets/PTP

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