Sescon Plus Tablet

Adult dosage

The tablets should be taken daily at approximately the same time with water, following the sequence indicated on the packaging. Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, and after a 7-day break, start a new package. The initiation of taking the medication should begin on the first day of the woman's natural cycle (the first day of menstruation). If switching from a combination hormonal contraceptive, start the new medication the day after the last pill of the current regimen or immediately after the break period.

This medication can significantly increase the risk of severe cardiovascular side effects in women who smoke. Women over 35 years of age should not smoke while taking this medication, and smokers over 35 should not use this medication. This medication is contraindicated for patients with a history of thrombosis or cardiovascular diseases or specific blood coagulation disorders. Additionally, it should not be given to patients with severe liver dysfunction or liver tumors, or to those who are pregnant or suspected to be pregnant. While taking this medication, there may be an increased risk of serious vascular complications such as thrombosis, stroke, myocardial infarction, so if symptoms such as leg swelling, sudden chest pain, severe headaches, or vision changes occur, medical attention should be sought immediately. During the initial use, side effects such as breast tenderness, discomfort, and irregular bleeding may occur, but they usually resolve over time. However, if the bleeding pattern persists or worsens, consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication can interact with several drugs that affect liver metabolism, and co-administration of drugs that induce or inhibit certain liver enzymes can reduce the effectiveness of this medication or increase side effects. Therefore, if there are concomitant medications, healthcare professionals must be informed. This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and breastfeeding women should also avoid it as it can pass into breast milk and cause side effects in infants. When taking this medication, regular monitoring of blood pressure and health status should be conducted, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a medical institution is advised. Additionally, it should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• thrombosis
• venous thromboembolism (VTE)
• arterial thromboembolism (ATE)
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• transient ischemic attack
• pulmonary embolism
• angina

Mild side effects

• Breast tenderness
• discomfort
• spotting
• abnormal bleeding patterns
• intermenstrual bleeding
• changes in menstrual flow
• amenorrhea
• dysmenorrhea
• premenstrual syndrome
• breast pain

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help to preserve the medication's efficacy for a prolonged period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

21 tablets/PTP