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Belara is a combined oral contraceptive with 2 main ingredients Ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg and Chlormadinone acetate 2 mg. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, box of 1 blister x 21 tablets. Belara is used to prevent pregnancy in women of childbearing age.
1. What is Belara?
Belara is a daily oral contraceptive pill, a woman taking Belara pill for 21 days continuously has the effect of inhibiting the pituitary gland to produce FSH and LH. Thereby inhibiting ovulation. In addition, the contraceptive effect is enhanced by thinning of the uterine lining, which reduces the chances of conception. Besides, the drug Belara also changes the consistency of uterine mucus, preventing the movement of sperm through the cervical canal. The active ingredient Chlormadinone acetate in Belara is an anti-androgen progestogen. The effect of the drug is due to its ability to displace androgens on its receptors.
The lowest daily dose for complete suppression of ovulation of chlormadinone acetate is 1.7 mg, while the concentration required to induce complete endometrial transformation per menstrual cycle is 25 mg. .
Belara is a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of childbearing age.
2. Contraindications of Belara
Cases that should not be used Belara include:
Pregnant or lactating women; Fibroids ; Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis; Epilepsy ; Migraine; Diabetes out of control; Asthma ; Heart failure or kidney failure; Endometrial optimism ; Inflammation or varicose veins; Blood clotting disorders; Have or are at risk of venous thromboembolism, arterial thrombosis.
3. How to use Belara?
Dosage: 1 tablet/day.
How to use: Belara is used daily at a fixed time (usually in the evening) for 21 consecutive days, 7 days after the end of the pack. Menstruation will occur 2-4 days after taking the last pill. After 7 days of stopping the pill, the user starts with the next pack of Belara regardless of whether their period is still or has stopped.
Users take Belara from the blister pack and swallow the entire Belara tablet with water, do not chew, break, crush it will reduce the effectiveness of the drug. Take Belara daily in the direction of the arrow printed on the back of the pack.
How to use Belara for each specific case:
Users who have not used combined oral contraceptives before:
Belara pills are taken starting on day 1 of the menstrual cycle. If Belara is taken on the first day of the menstrual cycle, the contraceptive effect will begin on the first day and last for all 7 days of discontinuation. Users can also take the first Belara tablet on the 2nd - 5th day of the menstrual period, whether or not there is still a period. In this case, it is necessary to use another method of contraception for the first 7 days of taking the pill. If the menstrual cycle has started more than 5 days before, the user should wait until the next menstrual period to start using Belara to prevent pregnancy. User switching from another birth control pill to Belara:
In case of previous use of another combined oral contraceptive: User can start using Belara on the next day after the hormone-free period other combined oral contraceptives or after a period of placebo tablets. In case of switching from a progestogen-only pill: The user should start taking the 1st Belara pill the day after stopping the progestogen-only pill. At this point, the woman must use another method of contraception for the first 7 days of taking the pill. In case of switching from injectable or subcutaneous hormonal contraceptives: Users can start taking Belara on the day the implant is removed or on the day the next injection is scheduled. Another method of contraception should be used during the first 7 days of taking the pill to limit the possibility of pregnancy. Women after miscarriage or abortion in the first 3 months of pregnancy:
Belara can be started to prevent pregnancy immediately after a miscarriage or abortion in the first 3 months of pregnancy and no additional contraception is needed other pregnancy. Women who have just given birth or after miscarriage, abortion in the second trimester of pregnancy:
Mothers 21 - 28 days after giving birth, not breastfeeding can start taking Belara, in this case there is no need use other methods of contraception. If the mother starts taking Belara after the 28th day postpartum, additional contraception should be used for the first 7 days of taking the drug. If a woman has had sexual intercourse, the possibility of pregnancy must be excluded or must wait until the next menstrual period to start taking the drug.
4. How to handle when forgetting, overdose Belara
Missing pills or taking them at the wrong time will reduce the effectiveness of Belara's contraceptive and increase the risk of unwanted pregnancy.
In case of forgetting 1 pill, the user must quickly take the supplement as soon as he remembers. If the user has taken the supplement within 12 hours, there is no need to use another method of contraception and can continue taking the pill as usual. If the time to compensate after 12 hours, users need to use additional support measures in the next 7 days. If you miss 2 pills, you need to take another pill as soon as you remember, take 1 more pill to make up for the next dose, then continue taking the pill as usual and have to use another method of contraception for the next 7 days. If 3 or more pills are missed, the user should quit the pack completely, use another method of contraception and start a new Belara pack on day 1 of the next menstrual cycle. If you don't have a period, you should check for pregnancy. If the user forgets to take medicine when the current pack has less than 7 pills left, the new Belara pack should be started as soon as the current pack is finished, with no pause between the 2 packs. Menstruation may not appear until the second pack is used up. However, occasional light bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding may be seen. If a period is not observed after finishing the second pack of pills, pregnancy should be checked. In case of vomiting or diarrhea:
If the user vomits within 4 hours of taking the drug or severe diarrhea develops, the drug may not be completely absorbed and the contraceptive effectiveness can no longer be guaranteed. In this case, it is necessary to drink again as soon as vomiting stops. When taking an overdose of Belara, users may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or light vaginal bleeding. There is no information on the serious toxicity of Belara overdose. When users have signs of overdose, users should go to a medical facility for symptomatic treatment and monitor water and electrolyte balance in case of need.
5. Side effects of the drug Belara
Some people taking Belara medicine may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Common: Nervousness, dizziness, migraine. Visual disturbances. Nausea, vomiting. Acne . Dysmenorrhea, lower abdominal pain, amenorrhea, heavy menstrual periods Edema, weight gain, irritability, fatigue, increased sweating, decreased sex drive. Uncommon: Hypersensitivity, allergies. Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea. Melasma, tan, hair loss. Back pain, muscle disorders. Breast tumor, lactation, vaginal candidiasis. If the patient experiences the above symptoms while using Belara, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and consult a doctor for appropriate management.
6. Be careful when using Belara
Belara users should be aware of the following:
Smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects of Belara drugs. Using combined hormonal contraceptives, especially for a long time, increases the risk of serious diseases such as arterial thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Belara is also one of the risk factors for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes. Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees, protect from light Above is all information about Belara medicine, users need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor to achieve the best results. effective use and prevention of side effects.
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