In the article, we consider the instructions for use and reviews about "Belar".
This is a mixed oral contraceptive. Long-term use of the drug leads to a decrease in the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, and, therefore, to suppress the ovulation process. At the same time, proliferation and secretory transformation of the endometrium takes place, which hinder the fixation of a fertilized egg. The viscosity of the mucous secretions from the cervix increases, which makes it difficult for male germ cells to pass through the cervical canal and inhibit their mobility.
Composition and form of release
"Belara" is produced by the manufacturer in only one pharmacological form - in the form of tablets. They have a film coating, their color is pale pink, their shape is rounded. At break, the tablet is white, or almost white.
Each contraceptive tablet contains 30 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol, 2 mg of chlormadinone acetate. In addition, in the manufacture of the medicine, auxiliary substances such as magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, corn starch and povidone K30 are used. The film membrane is made of titanium dioxide, propylene glycol, lactose monohydrate, dye, talc, macrogol 6000, hypromellose.
Tablets are placed on a blister pack of 21 pieces. Each cardboard box contains 1 blister. In the reviews of Belar, women say that taking the drug is convenient.
Drug action
The drug is a composite birth control drug. With prolonged, longer than 3 weeks, taking the drug, inhibition of ovulation occurs. In parallel with this, a change in the quality of cervical mucus is observed, which complicates the penetration of sperm through the cervical canal, and also provokes the development of the pathology of their movement.
To inhibit ovulation, the required daily dosage of chlormadinone is 1.7 mg. The required dose for a full cycle should be 25 mg. Under the influence of ethinyl estradiol, globulin increases significantly, which reduces the level of testosterone in the blood. Able to generate proliferation of the endometrium.
In reviews of Belar, women note that, in addition to the contraceptive effect, the drug improves the menstrual cycle, reduces the pain of menstruation, the functionality of cystic formations in the ovaries, oncological tumors of the ovaries and endometrium, and diseases of the genital system.
Indications for admission
Oral contraceptive is indicated for use in order to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. It is also prescribed for the treatment of female seborrhea and acne.
Contraindications
Belarus should not be used if:
- There are thrombotic diseases, thromboembolism, primary symptoms of thrombophlebitis.
- Surgery is assumed, or the body is in a recovery period after injuries.
- The patient is diagnosed with diabetes.
- There is a significant increase in blood pressure, uncontrolled arterial hypertension.
- There is an acquired or hereditary predisposition to the development of diseases of arteries and veins, including thrombosis, narrowing or varicose veins.
- Exacerbations of liver diseases, chronic hepatic pathologies are observed.
- Cholestasis or general irritation was noted, especially in the period preceding pregnancy.
- There are tumors in the liver of a malignant nature.
- Diagnosed diseases such as pathology of the withdrawal of bile, hereditary hepatosis, pigmented hepatosis, enzymatic jaundice.
- Pain in the peritoneum is manifested, the size of the liver is increased, there are signs of bleeding in the abdominal cavity.
- There are oncological diseases that are dependent on hormone therapy.
- There is a susceptibility to any component of the medication.
- A woman is breastfeeding.
- A woman is pregnant or suggests that she is pregnant.
- A woman has bleeding from the vagina, the etymology of which is not clear.
- Endometrial overgrowth was noted.
- Menstruation is absent, and the cause of this phenomenon is not determined.
- A woman is depressed.
- There are motor disorders, for example, paresis.
- There are critical pathologies of vision or hearing.
- A history of pancreatitis was noted.
We will review reviews on Belara tablets below.
Reception instructions
Pills Belara are intended for oral administration, which is recommended to be produced in the same period. Start taking should be on the first day of the menstrual cycle. Tablets are taken one by one for 21 days. At the end of the course, you need to take a break of 7 days. During this period, menstruation should come. On the first day of its onset, you should begin the next course of taking "Belara".
The tablet should be swallowed whole, without chewing or crushing, it is necessary to drink it with a small amount of liquid. There is a marking on the blister that will help you not to get confused in taking the pills.
If birth control medications were not used in the previous menstrual cycle, then you need to start taking Belara from the first day of the new cycle. When menstruation occurs earlier than the due date (more than 5 days), it is recommended to postpone the start of the course of taking the drug to the next menstrual cycle.
If you are switching to another oral contraceptive, including taking 21 tablets, you should take the last tablet of the course and immediately start taking a new drug. That is, there should not be a break between courses.
If the previous oral contraceptive included 28 tablets, then taking a new package should begin according to a similar scheme - the day after taking the last tablet of the previous remedy.
According to reviews, the contraceptive Belara is suitable for many women.
If you switch to Belarus with a mini-drink, you can start drinking pills any day, without a pause. When switching to an oral contraceptive after using the implant, the first tablet should be taken on the day it is removed. If there is a transition from contraceptives in injectable form, the first tablet should be taken on the day of the last injection. Each of the described transitions should be accompanied by additional barrier contraception during the week.
After an abortion at an early date, Belara needs to be started immediately after it. In this case, barrier contraception may not be used.
After an abortion in the later stages, or after giving birth to women who are not breastfeeding, you can start taking “Belarus” a month later. Additional contraception in this case is also not required. If a woman had sexual intercourse in the period after childbirth, but before taking the drug, she should wait for the onset of menstruation to exclude the possibility of pregnancy, and then start taking oral contraceptive.
Side effects
According to reviews to Belara, against the background of administration, various undesirable reactions from various organs and systems may occur:
- Allergic reactions to the skin and rare manifestations of high sensitivity to the components of the drug from the immune system.
- Changes in the lipid composition of the blood, increased appetite from the side of metabolism.
- Decreased libido, irritability, mental state of depression.
- Headaches, dizziness from the side of the National Assembly.
- Hearing loss, conjunctivitis, visual impairment by the organs of vision.
- Thrombophlebitis, arterial hypertension, varicose veins from the CCC.
- Abdominal distention and stool disorders, infrequent abdominal pain, frequent nausea and vomiting from the digestive tract.
- Exacerbation of psoriasis, if any, urticaria, sweating, hair loss, acne on the face from the skin.
- Weight gain, swelling, general fatigue.
- Increased vaginal discharge, delayed menstruation.
This is confirmed by the Belara tool instructions and reviews.
Cost
The average price for “Belarus” in Russian pharmacies ranges from 500 rubles for a package containing 21 tablets, and 750 rubles for a package containing 63 tablets. The price is considered quite reasonable.
Analogs
There are currently no drugs with the same “Belara” composition. However, in pharmacies there are medicines that are similar to Belara in their hormonal components and have a similar effect. These include Klimen, Evra, Demoulin, Ginodian Depot, Anteovin.
The doctors' comments about Belar are presented below.
Pros and cons of the drug
Reviews of doctors about the pros and cons of Belara are also available. Gynecologists indicate that Belara has established itself as an effective and high-quality contraceptive. If you take the medication in full accordance with the recommendations of the doctor, as well as adhere to the advice noted in the instructions, the onset of an unplanned pregnancy is excluded. This is the main plus of this drug.
However, this drug also has disadvantages. Doctors say that the medication can provoke a large number of adverse reactions. The main disadvantage that scares women is a set of excess body weight. In addition, the medication negatively affects the skin - rashes of acne and acne very often appear. Another negative characteristic is a rather extensive list of contraindications.
Reviews about Belar
Both gynecologists and patients report that Belara copes with its main task - preventing an unwanted pregnancy. However, against the background of its intake, as the vast majority of women note, a huge number of side effects develop, such as weight gain, skin problems, menstrual irregularities (lack of menstruation or their duration). Gynecologists claim that all such negative effects pass after the body gets used to the dosage of the hormone entering the body. However, women prefer to refuse to take the drug if they see that the body is reacting negatively and ask the doctor to choose a replacement.
We reviewed the reviews on Belar and the instructions.