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Good For Me Tablet

Good For Me Tablet

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

MFDS item code 202106656 · Notified 2021.09.27

Summary

Main use
Contraception and improvement of moderate acne
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days and then have a 7-day break. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day. Start taking from the first day of menstruation and take this medication daily for 21 days, then have a break for 7 days. After the 7-day break, begin taking it again the next day. If a dose is missed, take the missed tablet as soon as remembered and continue as per the usual schedule.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
조아제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Contraception and improvement of moderate acne

  • Moderate acne
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This medication is used for contraception and is also effective in treating moderate acne. It helps prevent unwanted pregnancies while improving acne symptoms, so you can take it with confidence expecting these two main effects.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days and then have a 7-day break. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day. Start taking from the first day of menstruation and take this medication daily for 21 days, then have a break for 7 days. After the 7-day break, begin taking it again the next day. If a dose is missed, take the missed tablet as soon as remembered and continue as per the usual schedule.

Precautions

This medication can significantly increase the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, particularly thrombosis, in women who smoke, so women over 35 years of age or those who smoke 15 or more cigarettes a day should not use it. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain diseases or suspected conditions. For example, women with estrogen-dependent tumors, thrombotic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, severe hypertension, liver dysfunction, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may be at risk when taking this medication. Caution is particularly needed for smokers, patients with hypertension, obese individuals, women over 40, patients with epilepsy, and patients with migraines when using this medication. This medication can cause cardiovascular adverse reactions such as thrombosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction, as well as various side effects including menstrual irregularities, breast pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, headaches, depression, skin rashes, and visual disturbances. Before and during treatment with this medication, regular monitoring of health conditions related to blood pressure, breasts, uterus, etc., is necessary, and additional testing may be required if there is a family history of thrombosis. This medication may interact with other drugs, and combining it with certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antiviral medications, etc., may reduce its contraceptive effectiveness, so caution is advised, and consultation with a professional is necessary in case of concurrent medications. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed while using it, it should be discontinued immediately. Additionally, breastfeeding women are also advised not to use this medication. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pain, and drowsiness may occur. As no specific antidote exists, symptomatic treatment is required. This medication may affect liver function, endocrine function, blood test results, etc., thus regular examinations are necessary, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Finally, this medication does not provide protection against HIV infections or other sexually transmitted diseases, so additional protective measures should be taken if those risks are present.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

  • Intermenstrual bleeding
  • changes in menstrual flow
  • amenorrhea
  • changes in vaginal discharge
  • increase in fibroid size
  • cervical erosion
  • vaginal candidiasis
  • vaginitis
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • dysmenorrhea
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  • breast tension
  • breast enlargement
  • galactorrhea
  • breast pain
  • benign breast disease
  • breast tenderness
  • breast discharge
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal distension
  • abdominal cramps
  • gastrointestinal disturbances
  • non-jaundice hepatitis
  • exacerbation of porphyria
  • chronic inflammatory bowel disease
  • abdominal pain
  • pancreatitis
  • gallstones including gallbladder disease
  • ischemia.

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, barbiturates, anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin, hydantoins, primidone), rifabutin, rifampicin, ampicillin, tetracycline, griseofulvin, loperamide, aprepitant, bosentan, efavirenz, phenobarbital, oxcarbazepine, medicinal charcoal, laxatives, beta-blockers (such as metoprolol), benzodiazepines, cyclosporine, ritonavir.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. It is also recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, as this helps maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

21 tablets / PTP

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

  • QIs it safe to take this for acne?

    The treatment for moderate acne in women who can take this medication is included in its efficacy. However, the medication contains hormones with adverse reactions such as thrombosis, so please consult your doctor or pharmacist first regarding its use.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QWhen can I take it again after the washout period?

    It is stated to take for 21 days and then have a 7-day break before starting again the next day. If you start after 8 days of the break, you should use non-hormonal contraceptive methods like birth control until taking it continuously for 7 days.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

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