Medication info
Airis Tablet

Airis Tablet

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Levonorgestrel›0.1mg / 1 tabletEthinyl Estradiol›0.02mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
한국화이자제약(주)
Appearance
Round pink tablet with a convex shape on both sides
Packaging
21 tablets (21 tablets / 1 blister)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200009333 · Approved 2000.12.01

Summary

Main use
Contraceptive and improvement of moderate acne
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days and then a 7-day break (stop taking). It is advisable to take at the same time every day. Start taking from day 1 of menstruation and continue for 21 days daily, followed by a 7-day break. If a dose is missed, take the missed tablet immediately upon remembering and continue with the regular schedule.

Ingredients

Importer
한국화이자제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Contraceptive and improvement of moderate acne

  • Moderate acne
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This medication functions as contraception and is also used to treat moderate acne.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days and then a 7-day break (stop taking). It is advisable to take at the same time every day. Start taking from day 1 of menstruation and continue for 21 days daily, followed by a 7-day break. If a dose is missed, take the missed tablet immediately upon remembering and continue with the regular schedule.

Precautions

Women who smoke, especially those over 35 years old, are at a significantly increased risk of serious cardiovascular side effects; therefore, they should refrain from smoking. Women with estrogen-dependent tumors or a history of breast cancer, women with thrombotic or cardiovascular diseases should not use this medication. Pregnant women or women who might become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should also avoid taking this medication. Individuals with specific health conditions such as hypertension, liver impairment, diabetes, migraines, obesity, or depression should use this medication cautiously and consult a physician. This medication can increase the risk of thrombosis, stroke, myocardial infarction, and other cardiovascular diseases, so regular health check-ups are important. If bleeding occurs during use or if unusual symptoms appear, immediately consult a physician, and if there is no scheduled bleeding, consider the possibility of pregnancy. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any concurrent medications. During pregnancy, it can affect the fetus, so if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue use immediately, and also avoid use while breastfeeding. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness may occur, and there is no specific antidote; symptomatic treatment should be provided. Store this medication out of the reach of children, and it is safer to keep it in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Thromboembolic venous inflammation
  • thrombosis
  • arterial thromboembolism
  • stroke
  • cerebral hemorrhage
  • cerebral thrombosis
  • myocardial infarction
  • pulmonary embolism
  • increased blood pressure
  • worsening of varicose veins
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  • hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • cholestatic jaundice
  • malignant and benign hepatic tumors
  • hepatic adenoma
  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • hepatocyte damage
  • angioedema
  • urticaria
  • angioedema
  • anaphylaxis
  • anaphylactoid reactions
  • visual disturbances
  • retinal thrombosis
  • optic neuritis
  • severe allergic reactions
  • liver dysfunction
  • severe edema.

Mild side effects

  • Intermenstrual bleeding
  • changes in menstrual flow and amenorrhea
  • changes in vaginal secretion
  • increase in the size of uterine fibroids
  • cervicitis
  • vaginal candidiasis
  • vaginitis
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • dysmenorrhea
  • breast tension and enlargement
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  • breast pain
  • benign breast disease
  • breast tenderness
  • breast secretion
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal bloating
  • abdominal cramps
  • gastrointestinal disturbances
  • bile secretion
  • chronic inflammatory bowel disease
  • abdominal pain
  • cholelithiasis
  • diarrhea
  • headache
  • migraine
  • depression
  • dizziness
  • nervousness
  • chorea.

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

Avoid concurrent use with C-type hepatitis direct acting antivirals (such as Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir combinations, etc.), phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, lupinavir, aprepitant, bosentan, efavirenz, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, griseofulvin, and St. John's Wort, as well as with hyperlipidemic drugs and antibiotics.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice.

Storage

This medication can be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-resistant, closed container. Additionally, avoid storing the medication in excessively hot or cold places, and it is best to keep it at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Round pink tablet with a convex shape on both sides

Package unit

21 tablets (21 tablets / 1 blister)

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.