Minulet Tablet

Adult dosage

Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days according to the indicated order, followed by a break (discontinuation) for 7 days. It is advisable to take this medication at the same time every day, if possible. Dosage in specific situations: - When taking for the first time, start on the first day of the menstrual cycle, or if the combined oral contraceptive was not used last month, it can be taken within 5 days of starting menstruation; however, during the first 7 days, an additional non-hormonal contraceptive method must be used.

This medication may significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases in women who smoke. Therefore, women, especially those over 35 years of age, should avoid smoking, and those who smoke in this age bracket should not take this medication. This medication should not be taken by individuals with certain cancers or thromboembolic disorders, or a history of such conditions, as well as those with cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, liver dysfunction, jaundice, diabetes, and other serious health issues. Women who are pregnant or likely to become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should also avoid using this medication. Additionally, those allergic to the ingredients of this medication should refrain from taking it. While taking this medication, it should not be combined with certain drugs. If taken with drugs that induce liver enzymes which can reduce the effectiveness of this medication or drugs that alter the concentration of its components, additional contraceptive methods should be used. Smokers, patients with high blood pressure, obese individuals, women over 40, patients with epilepsy or migraines, and those with heart conditions, or circulatory disorders must consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If sudden severe symptoms or bleeding, severe headaches, vision disturbances, chest pain, or breathing difficulties occur while taking this medication, it should be stopped immediately, and consultation with a healthcare professional should be sought. This medication requires regular health check-ups, and continuous monitoring of blood pressure, liver function, breast, and reproductive system examinations is necessary. The risk of thrombosis may increase; therefore, it should be discontinued during the days before and after surgery or when movement is restricted for extended periods. Stopping this medication may allow normal reproductive function to resume. This medication does not prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, so appropriate protective methods should be used in conjunction. Overdosage may result in symptoms such as vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pain, and fatigue, so caution is necessary. This medication may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight or UV rays. Women who have melasma or have experienced pregnancy-related melasma should avoid sun exposure while on this medication. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not recommended as it may affect the quality.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

Nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weight gain, fluid retention, weight loss, headache, migraine, depression, mood changes, decreased libido, increased libido, breast pain, breast tenderness, breast enlargement, vaginal discharge, breast discharge, rash, nodular erythema, polymorphic erythema, intolerance to contact lenses, dizziness, nervousness, adjustment disorder, melasma, acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, hair loss, pregnancy herpes, visual disturbances, auditory disturbances related to ear ossification,

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with direct-acting antiviral medications for hepatitis C, phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, lopinavir, afatinib, bosentan, efavirenz, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, griseofulvin, and St. John's wort, antihyperlipidemic drugs, or antibiotics.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to store it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

White round coated tablet

Package unit

21 tablets (21 tablets/blister x 1)