Contraceptive "Regulon": instructions for use

Most women of reproductive age face the problem of choosing reliable and effective contraception. Despite a large selection of drugs at present, many drugs have contraindications or for some other reason do not fit in each individual case. One of the most effective means of oral contraception are tablets "Regulon", which have a fairly mild effect, and therefore experts recommend it even at a young age.

The main active substances here are desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, they inhibit the secretion of certain hormones, which causes blockade of ovulation; Spermatozoa can not freely enter the uterus because mucus changes its characteristic properties. In the event that a fertilized cell already exists, it can not be implanted in the uterus. It should be noted that the preparation "Regulon" instructions for use and recommends as a remedy in such cases as a broken menstrual cycle, dysmenorrhea, strongly pronounced premenstrual syndrome.

The preparation is a tablet of white color convex on both sides, covered with a membrane of the film. Before his admission should consult with a doctor, since it may not be suitable in all cases. If the preparation "Regulon", the instruction on which application is rather detailed, is used as a contraceptive, then there is no need for additional means of protection.

The tablet should be taken at the same time as the new menstrual cycle. One tablet should be drunk a day, at the same time. It is washed down with a liquid, preferably, during a meal. The course lasts 3 weeks, it takes one package. After this, a one-week break occurs, during which bleeding occurs, called monthly. Further the preparation is drunk on the same scheme.

It is worth mentioning that the tablets "Regulon" instructions for use do not recommend taking breastfeeding mothers, as this may affect the reduction of lactation. In other cases, after the birth, the remedy can be used after 21 days. After abortion as a contraceptive, the drug "Regulon" has been used since the first day. In order to start the course of the drug in the transition from a similar oral contraceptive, the pill is taken without interruption between the two agents.

In cases where it is necessary to postpone menstruation, there is no one-week break between taking. In this case, sometimes smearing or spotting may appear, not affecting the effectiveness of the drug.

Before taking regulon, you should read the contraindications of this medication. Among them, pregnancy or suspected of it, hypertension, cholelithiasis, diabetes, herpes, as well as sensitivity to the components of the drug. In addition, in rare cases, there may be allergic reactions, when the appearance of which the drug should be discontinued and use other contraceptives.

Before the woman starts using Regulon tablets, the instructions for use should be studied in detail. In the event that the tablet has been omitted, the following guidelines should be followed. If no more than 12 hours pass after the pass, the medicine is taken, and then the course goes on as usual. If more time has passed, you need to drink two tablets the next day, continue taking the drug as before, but use additional contraceptives, since reliability in this cycle is no longer guaranteed by the manufacturers.

In addition, the preparation "Regulon" instructions for use does not recommend taking simultaneously with drugs such as antispasmodics, certain types of antibiotics and medicinal herbs (including St. John's wort).