Today, quite a lot of contraceptive drugs are available, so avoiding an unwanted pregnancy for any woman is not difficult. Among all their diversity, oral contraceptives are considered the most reliable and convenient to use. However, the reliability of each of them is due to regular intake.
The most popular and high-quality among oral contraceptives today is Regulon - a hormonal birth control drug that is produced in Budapest. Manufacturer - Gideon Richter.
Description. Biconvex tablets of a white color, having the form of a disk, film-coated. For Regulon tablets , instructions for use are contained in each package.
The regulon contains two types of hormones: desogestrel, which is an analogue of progesterone and a synthetic analogue of estradiol - ethinyl estradiol. Both are analogues of female sex hormones.
The action of the drug "Regulon" is based on the provision of a contraceptive effect, which is due to the fact that its active ingredients: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel affect the development of the egg and prevent its maturation, thereby inhibiting the ovulation process. In addition, under the influence of those hormones that contain Regulon tablets, the instruction mentions this, a change in the state of the mucous membranes of the woman’s reproductive organs occurs, which in turn prevents both the penetration of spermatozoa and the attachment of the egg. This is an additional guarantee of protection.
Birth control pill Regulon: instructions for use
The drug "Regulon" can be purchased at the pharmacy. The branded package contains three monthly standard tablets sealed in separate green plates with the inscription "Regulon", the instructions are attached. Each individual package is designed for one course and contains 21 tablets. Pills are taken daily from the beginning of the menstrual cycle. The first pill is on the first day. Prerequisite: take the tablets in order - one for each day. Otherwise, the effect of contraception may be reduced. After 21 days, it is necessary to arrange a weekly break in taking the pills. As a result of drug withdrawal during the break, monthly bleeding should occur. On the 8th day of the break, starting with the first pill, start using the next package even if the bleeding has not stopped. It should also be noted that in the weekly break between taking the pill, the contraceptive effect is maintained.
It is recommended to start taking the drug "Regulon" as prescribed by the doctor, having undergone a complete medical examination. Because both contraindications and side effects have these pills. Regulon - the instruction contains information about this.
Contraindications:
- Coronary heart disease and venous insufficiency, as well as a tendency to form blood clots.
- High blood pressure.
- Migraine.
- High blood sugar.
- Liver failure.
- Transferred jaundice.
- If there has been a hearing impairment or severe itching during pregnancy.
- Liver tumor or gallstone disease.
- Congenital disturbance of bilirubin metabolism.
- The presence of a malignant tumor.
- Vaginal bleeding of unknown origin.
- Smoking.
- State of pregnancy.
- The period of breastfeeding.
- Intolerance to the components of the drug.
Side effects of the drug are divided into those in which its administration should be immediately canceled:
- Thrombosis of veins and arteries.
- High blood pressure.
- Impaired liver and kidney function.
- Hearing impairment.
- Motor impairment.
- Allergy.
- Violation of photosensitivity.
And those that should be examined by a doctor:
- Inflammatory process.
- Bleeding.
- Various disorders: vision, gastrointestinal tract, liver, mammary glands, metabolism.
- Skin rashes.
- Headaches.
However, if your doctor has recommended that you take Regulon as a contraceptive, be aware that you will be protected.