Medication info
Sense Day Q Tablet

Sense Day Q Tablet

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Levonorgestrel›0.1mg / 1 tabletEthinyl Estradiol›0.02mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)유한양행
Appearance
Pink round film-coated tablet
Packaging
21 tablets (21 tablets/PTP X 1)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202106628 · Notified 2021.09.24

Summary

Main use
Contraception and treatment of moderate acne
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break (no dosage). Start taking the medication on the first day of menstruation for 21 consecutive days and then take a break (stop taking) for 7 days. For continuous use, resume taking the medication the day after the 7-day break. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed tablet immediately and continue taking it as usual.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)유한양행

Efficacy & effects

Contraception and treatment of moderate acne

  • Moderate acne
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This medication is used for individuals who wish to prevent pregnancy. It is also effective in treating moderate acne, improving skin condition. Therefore, it is used for contraception and moderate acne treatment.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break (no dosage). Start taking the medication on the first day of menstruation for 21 consecutive days and then take a break (stop taking) for 7 days. For continuous use, resume taking the medication the day after the 7-day break. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed tablet immediately and continue taking it as usual.

Precautions

This medication is an oral contraceptive, and the risk of thromboembolism, a cardiovascular issue, significantly increases with smoking, so especially women over 35 should avoid smoking, and those over 35 who smoke should not take this medication. Individuals with estrogen-dependent tumors or a history of thromboembolism, those with severe diseases of the heart, liver, or kidneys, those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and those allergic to the ingredients of this medication should not take it. Caution should be taken for smokers, patients with hypertension, obesity, migraine, family history of diabetes, and heart disease, and regular health check-ups as directed by a doctor are recommended. This medication can cause various side effects such as thromboembolism, stroke, liver issues, gastrointestinal disorders, depression, skin rashes, visual disturbances, etc. If any abnormal symptoms occur, it is important to immediately consult a healthcare professional. Regular check-ups for blood pressure and breasts, uterus, etc., are required before starting and during the use of this oral contraceptive, and additional tests are recommended if there is a family history of thromboembolism. The risk of thromboembolism may increase before and after surgery or during prolonged immobility, so the use of this medication may need to be temporarily suspended. This medication may interact with some drugs, resulting in decreased contraceptive efficacy, so inform your healthcare provider if you are taking other medications. It is safer not to take this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be stopped immediately. Overdose may cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, but there is no specific antidote, so treatment according to symptoms is important. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container for safety. If there is any change in health status during use or if there are questions, it is essential to consult with a professional to ensure 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 and eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis.

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
  • breast enlargement
  • breast pain
  • benign breast disease
  • breast tenderness
  • breast discharge
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal bloating
  • abdominal cramps
  • gastrointestinal disorders
  • non-jaundice hepatitis
  • worsening of porphyria
  • chronic inflammatory bowel disease
  • abdominal pain
  • pancreatitis
  • cholelithiasis
  • ischemic colitis
  • hepatocellular.

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication interacts with direct-acting antiviral agents for hepatitis C, barbiturate drugs, 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.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, to maintain its effectiveness, it is advisable to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

21 tablets (21 tablets/PTP X 1)

Same-ingredient medicines

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

Questions about this medicine

  • QAre there any medications that should not be taken together?

    It is instructed not to take this medication with several drugs, including anticonvulsants like rifampicin and carbamazepine, and St. John's Wort. The list is long and can be difficult to check alone, so if you are taking any medications, please confirm with your pharmacist first.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QI started taking it a few days after my period began; will it work immediately as contraception?

    If you started taking it after the first day of menstruation, it is stated that complete contraceptive efficacy cannot be expected until taking it continuously for 7 days. During this time, please use non-hormonal contraceptive methods like birth control.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

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