Sensguard Eve Tablet (Desogestrel)

Adult dose

The tablet should be taken approximately at the same time every day, with water, in the order indicated on the package. The first tablet should be taken on the first day of menstruation. Continue taking one tablet daily even if bleeding occurs. Open a new package for the next course following the previous package.

This medication should not be taken by patients with vascular diseases such as thrombosis or those with severely impaired liver function. In addition, individuals with genetic lactose intolerance or specific enzyme deficiencies should not use this medication. Patients with breast cancer or a history of liver dysfunction, diabetes, hypertension, melasma, or depression should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. It is important for post-surgical patients or those with restricted mobility for a long time, as well as smokers, to consult a specialist before taking this medication. If unusual symptoms such as headaches, nausea, skin rashes, or breast pain occur while taking this medication, it should be stopped immediately and medical advice should be sought. This medication can interact with certain drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. It should not be used during pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. Additionally, this medication's components can be passed through breast milk, so it is advisable for nursing mothers to avoid taking it. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding in young girls may occur; since there is no specific antidote, treatment should be symptomatic. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, vascular edema

Mild side effects

• Vaginal infection
• mood changes
• depressive feelings
• decreased libido
• headache
• intolerance with contact lenses
• nausea
• vomiting
• acne
• alopecia

Drug interactions

This medication can interact with drugs that induce liver microsomal enzymes, such as barbiturates, bosentan, antiepileptic drugs including carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, efavirenz, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, St. John's wort, ritonavir, nelpina vir, and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as nevirapine, C hepatitis virus treatment drugs such as boceprevir, telaprevir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and clarithromycin.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White or off-white round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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