Medication info

Sescon Season Low Active Tablet

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Levonorgestrel›0.1mg / 1 tabletEthinyl Estradiol›0.01mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
지엘파마(주)
Appearance
Levonorgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol 0.1/0.02mg: Pink, biconvex, round film-coated tablet Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01mg: Yellow, biconvex, round film-coated tablet
Packaging
91 tablets/box [28 tablets/PTP x2, 35 tablets/PTP]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202300781 · Approved 2023.03.07

Summary

Main use
Pregnancy prevention effect
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
This medication consists of 84 pink tablets and 7 yellow tablets. Take 1 tablet daily for 91 days as directed, and if possible, take it at the same time every day. For first-time users, if a hormonal contraceptive was not used last month, start taking it on the first Sunday after the onset of menstruation. Take 1 pink tablet daily for 84 consecutive days, followed by 1 yellow tablet for 7 consecutive days.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
지엘파마(주)

Efficacy & effects

Pregnancy prevention effect

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This medication is used for contraception.

How to take

Adult dose

This medication consists of 84 pink tablets and 7 yellow tablets. Take 1 tablet daily for 91 days as directed, and if possible, take it at the same time every day. For first-time users, if a hormonal contraceptive was not used last month, start taking it on the first Sunday after the onset of menstruation. Take 1 pink tablet daily for 84 consecutive days, followed by 1 yellow tablet for 7 consecutive days.

Precautions

This medication may be particularly dangerous for women who smoke. Women over 35 years old or those who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day should not use this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain diseases. For example, those with or suspected of having estrogen-dependent tumors such as breast cancer or endometrial cancer, a history of thrombosis, cardiovascular diseases, severe hypertension, or hepatic dysfunction should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should also not use this medication. This medication should be used with caution in individuals over 40 years of age, patients with epilepsy, those with a family history of breast cancer, and individuals with a history of depression. During use, adverse effects such as irregular uterine bleeding, headaches, mood changes, nausea, and weight gain may occur; if any unusual symptoms persist or worsen, consultation with a doctor is necessary. This medication may increase the risk of thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke, so special caution is required for those with risk factors for such disorders. Regular check-ups are needed before and during administration for blood pressure, breasts, and cervical examinations; tests for individuals with a family history of thrombosis are advisable. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be discontinued immediately, and breastfeeding women should avoid using this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness may occur; however, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis/anaphylactic reaction, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe and sudden lethargy, sudden and very severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

  • Headaches
  • mood changes
  • nausea
  • acne
  • weight gain
  • menstrual pain
  • back pain
  • irregular or heavy uterine bleeding
  • intermenstrual bleeding
  • changes in menstrual flow
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  • amenorrhea
  • changes in vaginal discharge
  • increased size of uterine fibroids
  • cervical erosion
  • vaginal candidiasis
  • vaginitis
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • dysmenorrhea
  • breast tenderness and enlargement
  • galactorrhea
  • benign breast disease
  • abdominal bloating
  • abdominal cramps
  • gastrointestinal disorders
  • abnormal bile secretion
  • chronic inflammatory bowel disease
  • abdominal pain
  • gallbladder disease

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, to maintain the medication's effectiveness, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Levonorgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol 0.1/0.02mg: Pink, biconvex, round film-coated tablet Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01mg: Yellow, biconvex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

91 tablets/box [28 tablets/PTP x2, 35 tablets/PTP]

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