Rigevidone: reviews and applications

The drug "Rigevidon" is a combined hormone, the main active ingredients of which are levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.

Therapeutic properties and form of the drug "Rigevidon"

Reviews of patients who used the medication, indicate its effectiveness as a contraceptive. The drug prevents the process of ovulation and makes it difficult to get into the uterus of spermatozoa. The product is in the form of tablets of 63 pieces per pack.

Indications and contraindications of the drug "Rigevidone"

Women's reviews indicate the use of a means to prevent unwanted pregnancies and functional disorders of the menstrual cycle.

It is inadmissible to use the drug in severe liver diseases, the syndrome of Rother and Dubin-Johnson, complicated cardiac and vascular diseases. It is forbidden to use medication for diseases of the cerebral vessels, breast cancer, bleeding from the vagina of unknown nature. In addition, with violations of hemostasis, fat metabolism, atherosclerosis, skin itch and jaundice is also contraindicated taking tablets "Rigevidone".

The reviews indicate a ban on the use of the drug during lactation and pregnancy. For 3 months before the onset of pregnancy (planned), it is necessary to stop taking the drug. In case of an unplanned pregnancy, the medicine should be canceled.

Side effects and features of the drug "Rigevidone"

Reviews of patients taking the drug, say the presence of negative effects in its use. Possible side effects such as digestive disorders, changes in any direction of body weight, coarsening of the mammary glands, changes in libido. Negative phenomena include the appearance of minor spotting bloody discharge from the vagina, headache, uterine bleeding. Fatigability may increase, mood swings may occur , cramps in the calf muscles may be observed. There may be a skin rash.

When using tablets "Rigevidon 21 7" it is required to undergo an annual examination with a gynecologist. It is advisable to quit smoking, as it increases the severity and frequency of side effects. For long-term illnesses and for a month and a half before the surgical operation, it is necessary to stop taking the medication.

It is necessary to abandon the medication for embolism, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, diplopia, exophthalmus, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular disorders, as well as with reduced visual acuity. The effect of taking pills is reduced when combined with antibiotics having a wide range of action, derivatives of pyrazolone, sulfonamides, phenitonin, rimfapicin.

The drug is consumed by 1 pill, starting in any of the five days of the menstrual cycle according to the scheme of the 21st day of intake, 7 days of a break.

The drug "Rigevidon": the price

The cost of the drug in various pharmacies may fluctuate. Approximately the price of Rigevidone tablets (21 + 7, 63 pcs.) Is 530 rubles.