Sun Hana Tablet (Desogestrel)

Adult dose

The tablets should be taken daily at approximately the same time, with water, according to the order indicated on the packaging. The first tablet should be taken on the first day of menstruation. Even if bleeding occurs, continue to take 1 tablet daily thereafter. Open a new package for consumption after finishing the previous package.

This medication should not be taken by patients with vascular disorders such as thromboembolism or severely impaired liver function. Additionally, it should not be used by individuals with hormone-sensitive malignancies or unexplained vaginal bleeding. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with a history of breast cancer or impaired liver function, as well as those with diabetes or hypertension, patients with melasma, those with a history of depression, patients with limited mobility, and smokers must consult with a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. Various side effects such as headaches, nausea, skin rashes, irregular menstruation, and fatigue may occur during the use of this medication, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional immediately. Additionally, the effectiveness of this medication may decrease or side effects may increase when taken with certain other medications, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform a healthcare professional. This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. Nursing women should also avoid taking this medication as its components may be transmitted through breast milk. In case of overdose, nausea or vomiting may occur, and in young girls, vaginal bleeding may occur; however, there is no specific antidote and treatment for the symptoms is required. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and care should be taken as transferring it to another container may adversely affect its quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria

Mild side effects

• Vaginal infection
• mood changes
• feelings of depression
• decreased libido
• headache
• contact lens intolerance
• nausea
• vomiting
• acne
• alopecia

Drug interactions

This medication interacts with drugs that induce hepatic microsomal enzymes. Care should be taken with substances containing barbiturates, bosentan, anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone), rifampicin, efavirenz, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, and St. John's wort. Protease inhibitors for HIV (ritonavir, nelfinavir) and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, C hepatitis virus interaction.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White or whitish circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(28 tablets/PCT)]