Bonita Tablet

Adult dosage

The tablet should be taken once daily approximately at the same time, with water, following the order indicated on the package. Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break before starting a new package. The medication should be started on the first day of the natural menstrual cycle (the first day of menstruation), or it can be started between days 2 to 5. During the first 7 days of the first cycle, barrier contraception (e.g., condoms) should be used additionally.

This medication should be avoided by women who smoke, especially those over 35 years old and those who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day, as it increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects. This medication should not be used by women with a history of venous or arterial thromboembolism, those with risk factors for thrombosis, severe diabetes, liver disease, liver tumors, pituitary tumors, those who are pregnant or suspected to be pregnant, and those with specific health conditions. Caution should be exercised when prescribing this medication to smokers, patients with hypertension, obese individuals, women over 40, those with liver disease, migraine patients, and individuals with a family history of breast cancer. In such cases, risks should be evaluated with a doctor. This medication may cause various side effects, including thrombosis, stroke, myocardial infarction, menstrual disorders, breast-related symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, central nervous system symptoms, skin rashes, visual and auditory disturbances, and metabolic disorders. If any unusual symptoms occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. This medication may interact with other medications, which can reduce contraceptive effectiveness or increase side effects. Patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and nursing mothers should avoid it as the components may be transmitted through breast milk, potentially causing side effects in infants. In case of an overdose, serious side effects are rare; however, nausea, vomiting, and mild vaginal bleeding may appear in adolescent girls, requiring appropriate treatment based on symptoms. Before starting this medication, it is crucial to consult a doctor to assess individual health conditions and risk factors and to receive regular health check-ups. If unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is important.

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 abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Intermenstrual bleeding
• changes in menstrual flow
• amenorrhea
• changes in vaginal discharge
• increase in size of uterine fibroids
• cervical erosion
• vaginal candidiasis
• vaginitis
• premenstrual syndrome
• dysmenorrhea

Drug interactions

Do not use this medication with direct-acting antiviral agents for hepatitis C. This medication may interact with phenytoin, hydantoins, barbiturate medications, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, rifabutin, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, ritonavir, griseofulvin, loperamide, aprepitant, and some HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), as well as non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (e.g., efavirenz).

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice. Do not take this medication with products containing St. John's Wort.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

21 tablets/PTP