Aixa is a contraceptive tablet manufactured by the company Medley, composed of the active ingredients Chlormadinone Acetate 2 mg Ethinyl estradiol 0. 03 mg, which is also found in the generic form that bears these names.
Any contraceptive is used as a method of contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancies, being indicated for sexually active women or whenever there is a medical indication.
- Aixa is sold in the form of platelets containing 21 pills.
- Enough for 1 month of contraception.
- Or 63 pills.
- Sufficient for 3 months of contraception.
- And is found in large pharmacies.
The pack of 21 tablets of this contraceptive is sold between 22 and 44 reais, while the pack of 63 tablets is usually in the price range between 88 and 120 reais, however, these values may vary depending on the city and pharmacy where they are located. are sold.
The Aixa contraceptive tablet must be taken daily, at the same time for 21 consecutive days, followed by a 7-day break without being ingested, which is the period during which the period during which the menstruation period will occur. interval of days, the following chart should be started and taken in the same way, even if the menstruation is not yet complete.
On the medication sheet there are tablets marked for each day of the week, with arrows to help guide the days better and avoid forgetting, so the tablets are taken in the direction of the arrows. Each tablet should be swallowed whole, without breaking or chewing, with some liquid.
When you forget to take 1 tablet, it is recommended to take it as soon as you remember, maintaining regular use, if it is possible to take it within the first 12 hours, contraceptive protection remains active, so additional contraception is recommended. No need.
If the forgetfulness interval exceeds 12 hours, it is also recommended to take it immediately, as soon as possible, even if you take 2 tablets at a time, however, it should not be forgotten that the effectiveness of contraceptive protection may be compromised. , so it is important to combine the use of other protection methods, such as condom. The following pills should be taken as usual and the efficacy of the contraceptive will return after 7 days of continuous use of the drug.
If there is intimate contact after forgetting the pill, there is also the possibility of pregnancy, in addition, the longer the period of forgetfulness, the greater the risk, so it is very important that the drug is used on a regular basis.
To better understand how the birth control pill works and its effects on the body, consult all about the birth control pill.
If these symptoms are severe or persistent, talk to your gynecologist to evaluate for medication adjustments or changes.
Aixa, together with other hormonal contraceptives, should be avoided in case of a history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, who have a history of migraine with aura, over 35 years of age, who are smokers or who have a disease that increases the risk. . thrombosis, such as diabetes or severe high blood pressure, as the risk may be even higher.
In these cases or in case of doubt, it is important to speak with the gynecologist for more details.