Sense Guard Tablet

Adult dose

Take one tablet daily for 21 days and then take a break for 7 days. It is best to take it at the same time every day. Start taking this medication on the first day of menstruation and take it daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break. After the 7-day break, resume taking the next day. If a tablet is missed, take it immediately when remembered and continue taking as usual. During the 1st or 2nd week of this medication.

This medication can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects in women who smoke, so women over 35 years of age should avoid smoking, and women over 35 who smoke should not take this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain diseases or conditions such as estrogen-dependent tumors, thrombosis, cardiovascular diseases, liver diseases, and pregnant women. Caution is advised when prescribing this medication to smokers, patients with hypertension, obese individuals, and migraine sufferers, and it is important to consult a doctor before use. Various side effects may occur, including thrombosis, stroke, liver tumors, menstrual disorders, breast pain, digestive disturbances, headaches, depression, skin rashes, visual and auditory disturbances; therefore, if unusual symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, breast, and pelvic examinations during use is recommended, and additional tests are suggested in cases with a family history of thrombosis. This medication may interact with other drugs, and its contraceptive effectiveness may decrease when used with certain medications; hence, it is essential to inform about other medications being used. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and it is also recommended not to administer this medication during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and drowsiness may occur, and since there is no specific antidote, treatment should be provided based on symptoms. This medication can affect endocrine and liver function test results, so it is important to inform about its use during testing. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container to prevent degradation or misuse.

Serious side effects

Venous thromboembolism, thrombosis, arterial thromboembolism, stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, increased blood pressure, worsening of varicose veins, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, cholestatic jaundice, malignant and benign liver tumors (risk of internal bleeding), pancreatitis, hepatocellular damage (hepatitis, impaired liver function), anaphylaxis/anaphylactoid reactions (including urticaria, angioedema, respiratory and circulatory symptoms), severe allergic reactions.

Mild side effects

• Intermenstrual bleeding
• changes in menstrual flow
• amenorrhea
• changes in vaginal discharge
• increase in uterine fibroid size
• cervical erosion
• vaginal candidiasis
• vaginitis
• premenstrual syndrome
• dysmenorrhea

Drug interactions

This medication may interact with direct-acting antiviral agents for hepatitis C, barbiturates, anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone), rifabutin, rifampicin, ampicillin, tetracycline, griseofulvin, loperamide, aprepitant, bosentan, efavirenz, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, medicinal charcoal, laxatives, beta-blockers (such as metoprolol), benzodiazepines, cyclosporine, ritonavir.

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. It is also important to keep the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

21 tablets/pack