Medication info

Baracon Tablet

OTC medicationTablet경구 · 점이Approval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Desogestrel›0.15mg / 1 tabletEthinyl Estradiol›0.02mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
일동제약(주)
Appearance
White round film-coated tablets
Packaging
21 tablets/box [21 tablets/PTP*1]
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201907826 · Notified 2019.11.08

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.05.21. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Pregnancy prevention effect
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
The tablet should be taken approximately at the same time daily, with water, and in the order indicated on the packaging. Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break before starting a new pack. Initiation of use should be on the first day of the natural cycle (the first day of menstruation), and it can start on days 2-5; however, a barrier contraceptive method should be used for the first 7 days. If a dose is missed, take one tablet as soon as remembered within 12 hours.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
일동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Pregnancy prevention effect

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This medication is used to prevent pregnancy.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

The tablet should be taken approximately at the same time daily, with water, and in the order indicated on the packaging. Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break before starting a new pack. Initiation of use should be on the first day of the natural cycle (the first day of menstruation), and it can start on days 2-5; however, a barrier contraceptive method should be used for the first 7 days. If a dose is missed, take one tablet as soon as remembered within 12 hours.

Precautions

This drug can significantly increase the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially thrombosis, in women who smoke. It is particularly dangerous for women over the age of 35 to take this medication while smoking; therefore, they must avoid smoking, and women aged 35 or older should not take this medication. This medication is contraindicated for individuals with certain health conditions. For example, those with a history of thrombosis or cardiovascular disease, severe liver disease or liver tumors, women who are pregnant or suspect they might be pregnant, and those with certain blood coagulation disorders should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication should be used with caution in individuals who are overweight or have cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, migraines, diabetes, or heart disease. When taking this medication, one should be alert to symptoms of cardiovascular issues such as thrombosis, stroke, or myocardial infarction, and individuals should immediately consult medical professionals if sudden leg pain or swelling, severe headaches, visual disturbances, or speech difficulties occur. During the first few months of taking this medication, irregular bleeding may occur; however, it is important to consult with a physician if it persists or is severe. This medication can interact with other medications; specifically, the contraceptive effect may be reduced when taken with drugs that affect drug metabolism in the liver. Therefore, it is necessary to inform healthcare providers of any other medications currently being taken. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication and should discontinue its use immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. In cases of overdose, nausea or vomiting may occur, and in young girls, mild vaginal bleeding may be observed, but no serious side effects have been reported. Before taking this medication, it is essential to consult a physician to evaluate individual health status and risk factors, and to undergo regular check-ups and monitoring for safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, profound lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, drastically reduced urine output.

Mild side effects

  • Intermenstrual bleeding
  • changes in menstrual flow
  • amenorrhea
  • changes in vaginal discharge
  • increased size of uterine fibroids
  • cervical erosion
  • vaginal candidiasis
  • vaginitis
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • dysmenorrhea
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  • breast tension and enlargement
  • galactorrhea
  • mastalgia
  • benign breast disease
  • breast tenderness
  • breast discharge
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal bloating
  • abdominal cramps
  • gastrointestinal disturbances
  • bile secretion
  • chronic inflammatory diseases
  • abdominal pain
  • cholelithiasis
  • diarrhea
  • headache
  • migraine
  • depression
  • dizziness
  • neuroticism
  • amenorrhea

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

21 tablets/box [21 tablets/PTP*1]

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