Cycle 21 is a contraceptive pill whose active substances are levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, indicated to prevent pregnancy and regulate the menstrual cycle.
This contraceptive is produced by The City laboratories and can be purchased from conventional pharmacies, in boxes of 21 tablets, for a price of around 2 to 6 reais.
- The way to use cycle 21 is to take one pill a day.
- For 21 consecutive days.
- Starting the first pill on the first day of menstruation.
- After ingestion of the 21 pills.
- A 7-day break should be taken and periods should be taken.
- Place within 3 days of inggestion of the last tablet.
- The new pack should start on the eighth day after the interruption.
- Regardless of the length of the period.
When forgetfulness occurs less than 12 hours before the usual time, take the forgotten tablet as soon as you remember and take the next tablet at the usual time, in these cases the contraceptive protection of cycle 21 is maintained.
When forgetfulness is more than 12 hours away from the usual time, the contraceptive effect of cycle 21 can be reduced.See what to do if you forget to take cycle 21 for more than 12 hours.
Cycle 21 is contraindicated in children, the elderly, pregnant women, suspected pregnancy, men, patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, lactation and in case of:
In these situations, it is not recommended to take this medicine. Learn more about other birth control methods.
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment of cycle 21 are vaginitis, thrush, mood swings, depression, changes in sexual appetite, headache, migraine, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, acne, escape hemorrhage, pain, sensitivity., enlargement and breast discharge, changes in menstrual flow, lack of menstruation, water retention and weight changes.