Sescon Mini Tablet

Adult dosage

Tablets should be taken daily at approximately the same time, with water, in the order indicated on the package. Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break before starting a new package. How to start taking: - Begin taking on the first day of the woman’s natural cycle (the first day of menstruation). - It can be started on days 2-5, but for the first 7 days, barrier contraception must be used concurrently. - If switching from a previous combined hormonal contraceptive or progestin-only tablet.

This medicine can significantly increase the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects in women who smoke. Women over 35 years old are at even greater risk if they take this medication while smoking, so they should avoid smoking altogether. Moreover, women over 35 who smoke should not use this medication. This medication is contraindicated in patients with various health conditions, including venous thrombosis, arterial thrombosis, severe diabetes, severe liver disease, liver tumors, pituitary tumors, malignant tumors, if pregnant or suspected of being pregnant, and certain genetic disorders. If new symptoms arise during use, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. This medicine should be used cautiously in smokers, patients with high blood pressure, obese individuals, women over 40, patients with liver disease, migraine sufferers, and those with a family history of heart disease or breast cancer, among others. Continuous health check-ups and adherence to medical advice are necessary. While taking this medication, cardiovascular symptoms such as thrombotic venous inflammation, stroke, myocardial infarction may occur, along with various side effects like menstrual irregularities, breast pain, digestive disturbances, headache, skin rash, etc. If these symptoms appear, inform healthcare professionals immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs that induce or inhibit certain liver enzymes, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Particularly, the effectiveness of this medication may be reduced when used in conjunction with drugs that affect liver metabolism. This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed, stop taking it immediately. Furthermore, breastfeeding women should avoid using this medication as it can pass into breast milk and potentially cause side effects in the infant. Before taking this medication, you must discuss your health status and family history with your doctor thoroughly, and regular blood pressure monitoring and necessary tests should be conducted. Additionally, this medication does not provide protection against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases, so separate preventive measures should be taken. Care should be taken as missing a dose or having digestive disorders may reduce the contraceptive effect of this medication, and if irregular bleeding continues, consult your doctor.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Intermenstrual bleeding (spotting, breakthrough bleeding), changes in menstrual flow, amenorrhea, changes in vaginal discharge, increase in the size of uterine fibroids, cervical erosion, vaginal 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 disturbances, bile secretion, chronic inflammatory conditions, abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, diarrhea, headache, migraine, depression,

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with direct-acting antiviral agents for hepatitis C. Do not take this medication with phenytoin, hydantoins, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, rifabutin, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, and felbamate. Do not take this medication with ritonavir. Do not take this medication with griseofulvin, or loperamide. Do not take this medication with aprepitant.

Food interactions

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

Store this medicine in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

21 tablets/PTP