Femine is a contraceptive pill that contains the active substances ethinyl estradiol and progestin desogestrel, which is used to prevent pregnancy and regulate menstruation.
Femina is produced by Aché Laboratories and can be purchased from conventional pharmacies consisting of 21 tablet boxes.
- The price of Femina can vary between 20 and 40 reais.
- Depending on the number of cards included in the product box.
Femina is indicated as contraceptive and to regulate the menstruation of the woman.
The way to use Femina is to take 1 tablet a day, at the same time, without interruption for 21 days, followed by a 7-day break. The first dose should be taken on the first day of menstruation.
When the forgetfulness is less than 12 hours from the usual time, take the forgotten tablet and take the next tablet at the right time, in this case the contraceptive effect of the pill is maintained.
When surveillance exceeds 12 hours of normal time, the following table should be consulted:
Week of oblivion
Choose one of the following options:
Stop taking the pills from the current package, take a 7-day break counting the day of oblivion and start a new package.
When you forget more than one tablet in the same package, consult a doctor.
In case of vomiting or severe diarrhoea 3 to 4 hours after taking the tablet, it is recommended to use another method of contraception in the next 7 days.
The main side effects of Femina may include bleeding out of menstruation, vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, thromboembolism, breast tenderness, nausea, vomiting and increased blood pressure.
Femina is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to one of the components of the formula, pregnancy, severe hypertension, liver problems, vaginal bleeding, risk of cardiovascular or porphyria disease.