Charozetta (the description of the preparation contains such information) is a contraceptive progestogen-containing drug that suppresses ovulation. The medication helps to change the composition of cervical mucus, lowers the concentration of estradiol to the indicators that are characteristic of the early follicular stage.
The main indication of the Charozet remedy (expert reviews also confirm this) is contraception.
The drug does not provoke significant changes in lipid or carbohydrate metabolism, hemostasis.
The Charozet medication (the reviews of experts are unequivocal in this) should not be prescribed for suspected or established pregnancy, thromboembolism, hypersensitivity, liver failure, liver or breast cancer. Contraindications include gestagen-dependent tumors, vaginal bleeding, the nature of which is not clear. Birth control pills are not recommended for prolonged immobilization associated with pathology or surgery (due to the likelihood of venous thromboembolism).
When using the medication, some undesirable consequences are likely. In particular, the Charozet remedy (patient reviews confirm this) can provoke a change in mood, in rare cases headaches, and increased fatigue. The drug can cause irregular bleeding, sometimes amenorrhea, decreased libido. Extremely rare manifestations include dysmenorrhea, vaginitis, cysts in the ovaries. Some patients when using the drug "Charozetta" noted soreness in the mammary glands, weight gain, alopecia, acne. In rare cases, vomiting, erythema nodosum, nausea, and urticaria may occur.
In practice, cases of drug overdose have not been described. Presumably, in such cases, nausea, slight vaginal discharge, vomiting. Due to the lack of antidote, therapy is carried out in accordance with the symptoms.
The Charozette tool (reviews of experts also confirm this) is recommended to be used daily, at the same time. The recommended dose is 0.75 milligrams per day. Duration of use is twenty eight days. The tablets from the next pack start without interruption.
If hormonal contraceptives have not been used before, then the use of the drug begins on the first day of the cycle (the first day of menstruation).
It is allowed to start the course on the second or fifth day, however, additional contraceptives (barrier) should be used.
When switching from combined contraceptives, Charosetta is taken on the day the drug is supposed to be taken.
Switching to a medication with only gestagen-containing drugs is carried out on any day. When using the implant, Charosetta can be started the day after removal.
Specialists recommend that in all the above cases, the use of additional barrier contraceptives during the first week.
After an abortion in the first trimester, the Charozetta drug is recommended to be taken immediately. After abortion in the second trimester or after childbirth, it is recommended to take the medicine on the twenty-first or twenty-eighth day. At the beginning of the course at a later date, additional use of barrier contraceptives in the first week is required.
If the patient had sexual intercourse after an abortion or childbirth, pregnancy should be ruled out before the start of the Charozet medication or wait until the first menstruation begins.
The drug can be prescribed to lactating women, as well as patients who are contraindicated in estrogen.
Before using the Charozetta medication, you should consult your doctor.